Drake’s Walk, Buckland Abbey, Cornwall
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Inland walk

Drake’s Walk, Buckland Abbey

Saltash, Cornwall

Distance 4.0
Time 1 hour
Type Inland

About Drake’s Walk, Buckland Abbey

Drake’s Walk, Buckland Abbey is a named walk on Cornish.co.uk — a full trail guide with the route on the map, practical notes, and nearby places from the directory. It starts near Saltash. The route is around 4.0.

Allow about 1 hour for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking near Cornish trailheads is often limited — arrive early in peak season and check for local restrictions.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 12 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

Paths can be muddy after rain. Wear suitable footwear, take water, and let someone know your route on longer walks.

Official trail info ↗

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

The Plough 3.9 km Eat The Plough Looking for The Plough Albaston? This place to eat and drink in Albaston, Cornwall is listed… The Boot Inn 3.9 km Eat The Boot Inn Looking for The Boot Inn Calstock? This place to eat and drink in Calstock, Cornwall is… The Tamar Inn 4 km Eat The Tamar Inn Looking for The Tamar Inn Kelly Bray? This place to eat and drink in Kelly Bray,…

See & do

Landrake Passage (mudflat/riverbank access) 4.3 km See Landrake Passage (mudflat/riverbank access) Landrake Passage (mudflat/riverbank access) Calstock is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Calstock,… Bere Peninsula Community Stores & Cafe 5.1 km See Bere Peninsula Community Stores & Cafe Bere Peninsula Community Stores & Cafe Dutson sits in Dutson, Cornwall — a practical attraction and… Denham Bridge 5.1 km See Denham Bridge Denham Bridge Calstock is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Calstock, Cornwall, listed… Cotehele Quay 5.6 km See Cotehele Quay Cotehele Quay Calstock sits in Calstock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…

Shops & markets

Tamar Valley National Trust Shop 5.6 km Shop Tamar Valley National Trust Shop Looking for Tamar Valley National Trust Shop Chilsworthy? This shop and retail stop in Chilsworthy, Cornwall… The Old Forge 5.9 km Shop The Old Forge The Old Forge Drakewalls is a verified shop and retail stop in Drakewalls, Cornwall, listed on…

Places to stay

The Edgcumbe Hotel 5 km Stay The Edgcumbe Hotel The Edgcumbe Hotel Cawsand sits in Cawsand, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… The Old Rectory 5.9 km Stay The Old Rectory The Old Rectory Quethiock is a verified place to stay in Quethiock, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… Notter Bridge Campsite 5.9 km Stay Notter Bridge Campsite Looking for Notter Bridge Campsite Quethiock? This place to stay in Quethiock, 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.