Circular walk from Lesnewth to Tresparrett

Lesnewth to Tresparrett in the Valency Valley

Sections crossing fields have been reported as very muddy so wellies essential during wet weather.

A circular walk in the upper reaches of the River Valency above Boscastle, where author Thomas Hardy lived and met the love of his life, starting from the ancient Celtic church of Lesnewth to St Juliot church which Hardy restored.

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The walk descends from Lesnewth into the Valency valley where it crosses the river at Trafalgar. It then climbs the opposite side of the valley to St Juliot Church. The route heads up the valley, once overlooked by an Iron Age settlement at Cargurra, and on to Tresparrett where the Horseshoe Inn offers refreshment. The return route passes through the wooded valleys of the tributaries of the River Valency, before looping back to Lesnewth.

Highlights

  • Panoramic views across the Valency Valley
  • Pleasant woodland alongside the River Valency
  • Ancient churchyard at Lesnewth dating back to Celtic times
  • Local food and drink at the Horseshoe Inn at Tresparrett
  • St Juliot Church - restored by the novelist Thomas Hardy

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 111
  • Distance: 5 miles/8 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots
  • Pub: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Horseshoe Inn

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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