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A Gem on the River Lynher
Managed by Tamar Community Trust and volunteers, Wacker Quay provides stunning views and free public access to the River Lynher.
The local community group has made a huge contribution to the idyllic site by working hard to create a scenic and easy connecting route from Antony village to the riverside without using the car!
Wacker Quay is clearly signposted from the main A374 road from Torpoint to Trerulefoot and lies about two miles west of Antony village.
Car parking is free and views and nature can be enjoyed from your car.
Explore Wacker
A specially-designed self-guided walk leaflet of the trail from Wacker to Antony, was commissioned as part of the ‘Helping Hands for Heritage’ project and illustrated by Ley Roberts from the Limekiln Gallery, Calstock.
The quay was first established in the mid-19th century as an agricultural dock complete with lime kiln.
In 1886, the site changed completely when a military railway was constructed, which ran from the quay, along the river and up a steep incline to the twin forts of Scraesdon and Tregantle (part of the 19th century fortifications of Plymouth).
The quay would have been a very different place then, bustling and noisy, with rows of barges tied up between the two still visible piers ready for unloading.
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The 2.5-mile-long railway was finished by 1893 but only survived until 1905, largely due to high running costs.
The newly cleared walkway takes visitors along the level bed of the railway track to the bottom of the incline. The route then passes other interesting and evocative railway remains such as turntables, an engine house and old sidings.
One of the turntables was cleared by volunteers in 2014 as part of the ‘Helping Hands for Heritage’ project.
Love Wacker Quay
Artwork created by children of Antony C.of.E Primary School illustrates new ‘take litter home’ signs installed at nearby Wacker Quay.
Children from the school visited the site and hope the new signs will keep this community asset free from litter and fly-tipping.
The beauty spot and woodland trail to Antony village is managed by the Tamar Community Trust with support from local volunteers and the Tamar Valley National Landscape team.
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The impact our volunteers make is huge. Please head over to our Get Involved page to find out more.
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