The Rame Peninsula is full of surprises. The contrast between the high windswept cliffs of Whitsand Bay and the tranquil sheltered village of St. John could not be more profound.
The trail starts at Antony on the A 374 and heads straight for the coast at Tregantle Fort. From this point onwards you are confronted with locations offering varied and breathtaking vistas. These include the Cornish and Devon coast, Dartmoor, the Tamar Estuary, Plymouth Sound and the city of Plymouth itself.
The trail explores some, but not all of these features. The charming twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand have a walking trail of their own, so our route by passes them. It does offer a glimpse of Millbrook, but does not go in to Torpoint.
There is only one parking fee required, which is at Cremyll. It's proximity to the delightful Mount Edgcumbe House and Gardens is the reason for this. The trail finishes with a view of one of Cornwall's hidden treasures, Trematon Castle, which, for a time, paid host to Spanish Treasure gathered by Sir Francis Drake during his famous circumnavigation of the globe. Close by is Antony House, managed by the National Trust. Well worth a visit if you finish early. There is an admission fee, but if all you want is some refreshment in their very pleasant cafe, you will only have to pay for your food and drink.
This is a Treasure Hunt Trail. A driving treasure trail with eight stops, three short walks and 18 miles of driving. Rame Head walk not suitable for wheelchairs.
