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Description
Lopwell Dam holds back an area of fresh water on the River Tavy. Below the dam (or wier), the estuary is tidal, eventually leading to the river Tamar. There are heavily wooded areas throughout.
Details
Access
Leave Plymouth on the A386 signposted Tavistock, on leaving the suburb of Roberough look for a left turn marked Maristow and Lopwell Dam, on minor roads this eventually takes you to the dam. The Tavy Estuary heads roughly South West from here, with a road (eventually narrowing) that takes you to Blaxton Woods and Blaxton Creek.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , RiverConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
BE WARNED, the crossing right below the dam is tidal, CHECK HIGH TIDE TIMES before crossing. To get more views of the lake, there are footpaths on the North West bank, that eventually get very steep and treacherous.