Bude Canal Aqueduct

The Trust’s Aqueduct branch length is the centre of two canal-based walks:-

Tamar Lakes Walks

These walks are based at Lower Tamar Lake, the canal’s original reservoir at the northern end of the Aqueduct Trail. The main walk explores the northern-most ½ mile section of the Aqueduct branch between the lake and Virworthy Wharf. An extended route includes the new Upper Tamar Lake built in 1977 to provide water supplies to the area. As well as the historical interests of the northern end of the Aqueduct trail, the two lakes are important for their wildlife interest. The length of the walk options vary from ¾ mile to 2 ½ miles.

A free leaflet is available from the Upper Tamar Lake display board.

The Aqueduct Trail

This walk is based on the length of the Aqueduct branch. The signposted route starts at the Lower Tamar Lake car park following the line of the old tow path through to Vealand Nature Reserve car park, the last access point  to a public highway.

A free brochure is also available for this 5 mile walk, on request from The Upper Lake cafe.

An alternative leaflet which includes a 10 mile route involving the towpath  and minor country lanes produced by Bude TIC is available from their shop at Bude Priced at 95p.

Canal Walks