In late April / early May, the woodland is carpeted with a sea of bluebells and wild garlic. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy this circular & take in the sights, sounds & smells of spring in the Devon countryside. Some uphill slopes, uneveness & steps.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
4.7
Time
1 h 30 min
Type
Inland
About Bluebell trail at Buckland Abbey
Allow about 1 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Walk map & stop-offs
Stops along the way
Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.
Eat & drink
3.6 km
Eat
The Plough
Looking for The Plough Albaston? This place to eat and drink in Albaston, Cornwall is listed…
3.6 km
Eat
The Boot Inn
Looking for The Boot Inn Calstock? This place to eat and drink in Calstock, Cornwall is…
3.7 km
Eat
The Tamar Inn
Looking for The Tamar Inn Kelly Bray? This place to eat and drink in Kelly Bray,…
5.8 km
Eat
Bridge Inn
Bridge Inn South Hill sits in South Hill, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…
5.8 km
Eat
The Old Forge
Looking for The Old Forge South Hill? This place to eat and drink in South Hill,…
See & do
4 km
See
Landrake Passage (mudflat/riverbank access)
Landrake Passage (mudflat/riverbank access) Calstock is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Calstock,…
4.8 km
See
Bere Peninsula Community Stores & Cafe
Bere Peninsula Community Stores & Cafe Dutson sits in Dutson, Cornwall — a practical attraction and…
4.9 km
See
Denham Bridge
Denham Bridge Calstock is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Calstock, Cornwall, listed…
5.4 km
See
Cotehele Quay
Cotehele Quay Calstock sits in Calstock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
5.9 km
See
Calstock Quay
Calstock Quay sits in Calstock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop for…
5.9 km
See
Kit Hill Country Park
Looking for Kit Hill Country Park Werrington? This attraction and things to do stop in Werrington,…
Shops & markets
Places to stay
4.8 km
Stay
The Edgcumbe Hotel
The Edgcumbe Hotel Cawsand sits in Cawsand, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
5.8 km
Stay
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory Quethiock is a verified place to stay in Quethiock, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
5.8 km
Stay
Notter Bridge Campsite
Looking for Notter Bridge Campsite Quethiock? This place to stay in Quethiock, Cornwall is listed on…
5.8 km
Stay
The Tamar Inn
Looking for The Tamar Inn Gunnislake? This place to stay in Gunnislake, Cornwall is listed on…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Saltash. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Check locally for the nearest car park — many Cornish trailheads have limited roadside parking.
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
⛰️ Safety
Paths can be muddy and uneven after rain. Wear suitable footwear and let someone know your route on longer walks.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Inland Drake’s Walk, Buckland Abbey Start from the Cart pond, taking in views of the Tavy Valley. Trail guide →
- Inland Abbot’s Walk, Buckland Abbey Start from the Cart pond, taking in views of the Tavy Valley. Step free, buggy & tramper friendly. Trail guide →
- Inland St Dominica Heritage Trail (Halton Quay Route) Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Inland Budshead Wood Red Walking Route Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Inland Budshead Wood Yellow Walking Route Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Inland St Dominica Heritage Trail (Ashton Route) Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
