Upper Tamar Lake

This is an easy family walk around Upper Tamar Lake. On your way, you can even use bird-watching facilities!

Technical sheet

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A Kilkhampton walk posted on 30/09/20 by charentimoy. Last update : 18/02/21
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.15 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 1h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 10 m
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    Vertical drop: - 10 m

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    Highest point: 160 m
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    Lowest point: 146 m
  • ⚐
    District: Kilkhampton 
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    Start/End: N 50.879134° / W 4.43419°

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Upper Tamar Lake and the Outdoor Centre far away
Path along Upper Tamar Lake

Description

Park your car at Upper Tamar Lake car park.

(S/E) Go down towards the dam, cross it and turn left at the T-Junction ("Round Lake Path")

(1) Follow this well-marked path walking around the lake for almost 2,5 miles. Cross a footbridge at the end of the lake.

(2) Notice bird-watching facilities you can use on the other bank!

(3) When you reach a fork with a direction signpost, turn left "Activity and Angling Centre". Go past the Outdoor Centre (offers a range of activities!) on your right and you are back to the car park.
(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 156 m - Upper Tamar Lake car park
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 149 m - T-junction
  3. 2 : km 3.62 - alt. 150 m - Bird Hide
  4. 3 : km 4.84 - alt. 152 m - Fork
  5. S/E : km 5.15 - alt. 156 m - Upper Tamar Lake car park

Useful Information

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