Paddle upstream on the River Tamar to the spectacular Calstock Viaduct and beyond, then return for refreshments at Cotehele Quay. The river meanders along the way and passes the Cotehele wetlands, the chapel in the woods and the Calstock waterfront. There is often a seal in the river, kingfishers, Canada geese, ducks, and herons are all regularly seen. We occasionally see deer and foxes as well and the occasionalotter. Feel free to explore the area more once you've finished the paddle, Either on the river (beware of the tide direction) or around the beautiful Cotehele estate of foot. Or, walk the scenif riverside trail to Calstock for a well earned drink in the Tamar Inn.
Cotehele
Cotehele Quay to Calstock and a little beyond - A very picturesque and nature abundant stretch of the river.
Sunday
28 Jul 2024 @ 11:00 AM
About
AquaPaddle Cotehele is based on the Cornish side of the River Tamar, at Cotehele Quay, part of the National Trust Cotehele Estate. The event is run on the tide, so that the majority of the paddlers will ride the tide upstream to the turning point and will then have the ebb tide with them on the return journey.
The faster paddlers might have to “Punch the Tide” a little on their return journey but there is very little movement at the top of the tide. We want to make sure the gentler paddlers can ride the tide in both directions.
AquaPaddle Cotehele is run by Paul, along with anamazing Crew of volunteers. If you would like to Volunteer and become a member of the local Crew, please contact the local AquaPaddle Captains through the Discord Comms System or email AquaPaddle
The route is upstream on the last of the flood tide to just beyond Calstock. Along the way, you will pass under the very high Calstock Viaduct and into the wooded valley beyond. Once you have turned you will pass again under the viaduct and back passed the Calstock Boatyard towards the finish back at Cotehele Quay.
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On site facilities
Parking
There is ample parking in the lower Quayside Car Park at Cotehele. (Not the Carpark next to Cotehele House). There is a small fee for non-National Trust Members. Free to members.
Car parking What3Words link –
https://w3w.co/certainty.brambles.trousers
The parking as approximately 100 metres from the quay. There are grassy areas both in the carpark and by the quay, which can be used for blowing up boards, organising kit, etc.
Refreshments
The Edgcumbe Snack Hub, which is situated right by the Quay area, serves hot and cold drinks, pasties and sandwiches, light bites and cakes. IT also does a great range of locally made ice cream!
There are cafes and pubs in nearby Calstock and also St Annes Chapel.
Facilities
There are public toilets right by the quay and meeting point. What3Words link –
https://w3w.co/corn.flooding.lawns