Rame Peninsula by ferry
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Sometimes called the forgotten corner of Cornwall, and a little tricky to reach by road, we'll be taking the foot ferry from Plymouth to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Starting from Cremyll and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, we'll be walking through woodland and sheltered coastline with excellent viewpoints, to the village of Kingsand. On the other side of the peninsula we'll visit the wild and sweeping Whitsand Bay after lunch. The route then continues to Rame Head, a dramatic conical headland upon which sits a medieval chapel. Views from here are spectacular (visibility permitting) – along a significant stretch of the SE Cornwall coast and the S Devon coast in the other direction, and to the Eddystone Lighthouse 15km out to sea. The walk finishes in Cawsand where we should have time to visit one of the pubs, before returning by (different) ferry to the meeting point.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the meeting point - the ferries provide a reliable and generally very punctual service, and unfortunately we can't wait if you are late for any reason.
*The ferries will not run in stormy weather and high winds - unlikely this time of year. However these are usually forecast pretty well, and the walk will be cancelled at least 24 hours beforehand in such circumstances, but will continue as planned if the weather is just not nice (e.g. heavy rain).
*In the (unlikely) event of significant deterioration in weather over the course of the day or other issue leading to cancellation of the return ferry, we will need to return by bus. This is an hourly service, and due to the long overland route takes just over an hour.
*As a result, please do not arrange timed transport (e.g. a specified train) for your journey home, as return at the advertised time cannot be guaranteed.
What to bring
Money: you will need fares for the ferry (cash only) - £3 outgoing and £4 for the return ferry
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers might be OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain but it will be tough going as some paths are rocky and stony
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch!
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch with you for this walk.