City walk Plymouth, one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world

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5.15 mi
364 ft
01h39
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Plymouth is a port and university city on the English south coast. It is one of the largest and most beautiful natural harbors in the world. Visit the major sights in the city including Plymouth Hoe, The Barbican and the Plymouth Gin Distillery. This walk starts and ends at Plymouth train station.

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Difficulty level: Extreme (90/100)

Length: 5.15 mi

Duration: 01h39


Total ascent: 364 ft

Maximal slope: 11.7 %

Net ascent: 9.84 ft

Total descent: 354 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 5.11 mi (99 %)

Cobblestones: 3,692 ft (14 %)

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Car free roads: 0 ft (0 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Glen Park Avenue, Plymouth, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Plymouth Guildhall

          0 · Townhall
          Plymouth Guildhall is located on Guildhall Square in the city centre of Plymouth, Devon, England. …
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        2. Plymouth Synagogue

          0 · POI
          The Plymouth Synagogue is a synagogue in the city of Plymouth, England and the home of the …
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        3. Millbay

          0 · Bay
          Millbay, also known as Millbay Docks, is an area of dockland in Plymouth, Devon, England. It lies …
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        4. Duke of Cornwall Hotel

          0 · Hotel
          The Duke of Cornwall Hotel is a hotel in the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. It opened in 1865 …
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        5. Plymouth Millbay railway station

          0 · Trainstation
          Plymouth Millbay railway station was the original railway terminus in Plymouth, Devon, England. …
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        6. Tinside Lido

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          Tinside Lido is a 1935 Art Deco lido in the city of Plymouth in south-west England.
          It is sited …
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        7. Plymouth Dome

          0 · POI
          Plymouth Dome is a restaurant which was a former museum and visitor attraction on Plymouth Hoe, …
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        8. Plymouth Hoe

          0 · Historical place
          Plymouth Hoe, referred to locally as the Hoe, is a large south-facing open public space in the …
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        9. Smeaton's Tower

          0 · Tower
          Smeaton's Tower is a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton, designer of the third and most …
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        10. Armada Memorial

          0 · POI
          The Armada Memorial is a monument on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, England. Built in 1888, the …
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        11. Fortifications of Plymouth

          0 · POI
          The fortifications of Plymouth in Devon are extensive due to its natural harbour, its commanding …
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        12. Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe

          0 · Church
          The Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe is the garrison church within the precincts of the …
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        13. Port of Plymouth

          0 · Harbour

          It was here in the port of Plymouth that James Cook left on 26 August 1768 with 94 people and 18 …

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        14. Plymouth Castle

          0 · Castle
          Plymouth Castle was a castle built in the early 15th century to defend the town and harbour of …
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        15. Mayflower Steps

          0 · POI
          The Mayflower Steps are close to the site in the Barbican area of Plymouth, south-west England, …
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        16. Plymouth Gin Distillery

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          The Plymouth Gin Distillery in the Barbican, Plymouth, England has been in operation since 1793 …
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        17. Sutton Harbour

          0 · Harbour
          Sutton Harbour, formerly known as Sutton Pool, is the original port of Plymouth in Devon, England. …
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        18. Prysten House

          0 · Structure
          Prysten House is a Grade I listed 15th century merchant's house situated close to St Andrew's …
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        19. St Andrew's Church

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          The Minster Church of St Andrew, also known as St Andrew's Church, Plymouth is an Anglican church …
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        20. Plymouth Sutton

          0 · POI
          Plymouth, Sutton was, from 1918 until 2010, a borough constituency represented in the House of …
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        21. Plymouth Arts Cinema

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          Plymouth Arts Cinema is an independent cinema based at Plymouth College of Art. It screens new …
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        22. Charles Church

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          Charles Church is a now derelict church, the second most ancient parish church in Plymouth, Devon, …
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        23. Palmerston Forts

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          Several of the forts surrounding Plymouth were built as a result of a decision in Lord …
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        24. Plymouth

          0 · Municipality
          Plymouth ) is a port city situated on the south coast of Devon, England, approximately 37 miles …
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        25. Arts University Plymouth

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          Arts University Plymouth is an independent university-sector Higher Education provider located in …
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        26. Drake Circus Shopping Centre

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          Drake Circus Shopping Centre is a 425,000-square-foot covered shopping mall in the centre of …
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        27. University of Plymouth

          0 · School
          The University of Plymouth is a public research university based predominantly in Plymouth, …
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        28. Plymouth railway station

          0 · Trainstation
          Plymouth railway station serves the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. It is on the northern edge …
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        29. Intercity House

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          Intercity House is a 10 storey office building at Plymouth railway station, the main rail station …
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        Plymouth Guildhall
        Plymouth Synagogue
        Millbay
        Duke of Cornwall Hotel
        Plymouth Millbay railway station
        Tinside Lido
        Plymouth Dome
        Plymouth Hoe
        Smeaton's Tower
        Armada Memorial
        Fortifications of Plymouth
        Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe
        Port of Plymouth
        Plymouth Castle
        Mayflower Steps
        Plymouth Gin Distillery
        Sutton Harbour
        Prysten House
        St Andrew's Church
        Plymouth Sutton
        Plymouth Arts Cinema
        Charles Church
        Palmerston Forts
        Plymouth
        Arts University Plymouth
        Drake Circus Shopping Centre
        University of Plymouth
        Plymouth railway station
        Intercity House
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