How to get here
For more information about how to get to Lostwithiel by car, train, bus and plane, please see How to get here.
Walks and paths
There are a number of walks in and around Lostwithiel to suit all ages and abilities. You can visit historic buildings, walk along ancient routes or simply enjoy the unspoilt countryside.
Guided Walks around Lostwithiel
Each week throughout the summer season there are guided tours of the town, leaving from the Community Centre at 11am on Thursdays.
A guide called Walks In Lostwithiel is available from many places around town.
Alternatively, download the PDFs for 'Places to look out for' and 'Children's challenge' to explore Lostwithiel on your own.
PDF words and images by Barbara and Ian Fraser from the Heritage Trail brochure © Lostwithiel Forum.
Riverside walk and nature reserve
The Fowey river meanders through 
Coulson Park and Shirehall Moor, making it an ideal spot for a stroll.
Coulson park has road access and a car park in the centre. There is a fenced children's playground, grassy river banks and well-established trees.
From the end of Coulson Park you can walk along a short quay towards Shirehall Moor. There is a well-defined gravel path and picnic benches with barbecue spots.
At Shirehall Moor the valley opens out to a wide salt marsh. The Moor is a haven for wildlife and a great deal of conservation work has been done in recent years.
Access: suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Dogs allowed.
Picture by Debbie Curtis
Saints' Way
The Saints' Way is a 26 mile (42 km) north to south coastal walk across Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey, which passes through Lostwithiel.
It follows the possible route that early Christian missionaries and pilgrims walked rather than risk the dangerous sea passage around Land's End, as they made their way from Ireland to mainland Europe. The route passes a number of religious sites connected with Cornish Saints and Holy Men and a wide variety of scenery including woodland, pastures moors and villages.
Find out more about the Saints' Way from the Lostwithiel Tourist Information Centre.
Lanhydrock Valley Walk
Distance
Lostwithiel to Lanhydrock: 2.7 miles (4.3km)
Lanhydrock to Bodmin Parkway station: 1 mile (1.6km)
The walk from Lostwithiel upstream along the Fowey river valley is level, mostly paved and traffic free. Follow Restormel Road past the turning to Restormel Castle and through Restormel Manor farm. The access-only paved road passes through wooded areas and fields.
The road ends at the waterworks; go through double farm gates and across a field, then down a track across another field. A heavy gate marks the entrance to the Lanhydrock estate. A path through the woods will take you past farm buildings to the gatehouse at the end of the Lanhydrock House drive.
Visit Lanhydrock House and the National Trust cafe for refreshment before continuing through the beautiful grounds of Respryn to Bodmin Parkway Station. Cafe and toilets at the station. Check the train timetables for services stopping at Lostwithiel.
View Lanhydrock Valley Walk on Google Maps
Lerryn Riverside Woodland Walk
Distance
Lostwithiel to St Winnow: 2 miles (3.2km)
St Winnow to Lerryn: 2.5 mile (4km)
This is a great varied walk for the whole family. The first section is largely traffic free over hills, while the second section is entirely traffic free through flat woodland along the river.
From the medieval bridge in Lostwithiel cross the railway and continue up the hill past the Earl of Chatham pub. At the crossroads turn right to Lerryn.
From the hill out of Lostwithiel, take the right turn signed to Polmena. The road turns into a wooded track and joins the road into St Winnow at the top of a hill. Walk down into St Winnow and stop for refreshment at the farm, which sells home-made burgers and cream teas. There is a Farm Museum and the beautiful 12th century church has fine carvings dating from the 15th century.
From the slipway into the river, walk along the water's edge then climb the stile into a field. Follow the path along the bottom of the field and into the woods. A well-defined track follows the edge of the Fowey river. There are spectacular views downstream to Golant where the Lerryn river meets the Fowey. Continue along the edge of the river until you reach Lerryn. If the tide is low enough you can cross the stepping stones. Have a meal at the Ship Inn or enjoy an ice-cream overlooking the river.