Tamara Way - Stage 3 Part 2 Calstock to Gunnislake New Bridge

The next part of my walk with my son on the Tamara Way started at Calstock. It was a lovely day, although in places a bit muddy underfoot, but at least it felt like spring has finally come. Lots of primroses, wood anenome, dafodils and wild garlic in places - none of which I photographed.

The first part of the walk out of Calstock next to the flood plain was also lovely, with lots of water birds, which I also didn't photograph, so you will just have to believe me. We stopped at these lime kilns, at Okel Tor Quay, and then climbed the hill past Okel Tor Mine.

As we headed up the hill we saw a train going up to Gunnislake, and then a bit later, after crossing the line at the level crossing, we heard what we assumed was the same train coming down, although by then we were above the line and couldn't see it. Up the top of the hill we passed Calstock Church, and the site of a Roman fort. 

We then had a lovely walk through countryside, until we returned to the river. It was interesting to pass the Tamar Manure Canal, and then the weir, which we had not seen before as we are usually up on the main road. Finally made it to New Bridge, where my husband turned up with perfect timing to pick us up.