Mission Statement: Leaving from Weir Quay, row or motor beyond Calstock upriver to enjoy on-shore or on-boat overnight camping at Morwellham Quay
Dinghy trail that this builds on: Weir Quay to Cotehele and Calstock
Trail Introduction
This is an overnighting opportunity to camp aboard or ashore at Morwellham Quay. They welcome visitors, the Ship Inn is welcoming for food and beverage and there is a lovely, small campsite adjacent to the river for on-shore camping, with toilets. Dinghies can tie-up next to the camping area.
Book your camping on their website: https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk
The campsite for visiting dinghies is right next to the river.
About the Area
Interesting fact: This is a quay that was developed to support the Copper Mining industry which peaked in production in 1864. You will be surrounded by, and taking advantage of this history – the dock is only here because of the mining operations.
Round Trip Distance:
7.5 miles there and 7.5 miles back.
Approximate Time that the Trail will take:
3 hours each way, but see the notes for more details.
OS Map or Chart:
Imray Chart C14
Trail Details
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The locals don’t recommend attempting to sail from Calstock to Morwellham Quay because the river is narrow, the trees overhang the banks, there are fallen trees in the river to avoid and the wind is unreliable at some point in the winding journey. They recommend that you row or motor this part of the river.
Tidal Information
Tidal Information:
It’s best to travel with the tide in both directions. If you are planning to arrive at 8pm, and then leave the next day at 9am then a day with those tides would be best, and yet you can arrive and leave at whatever time you like – as long as you sail and row with the tide there and back the next day with the ebb.
Best Tides:
Best Tides for this dinghy trail are on a day with a high tide between 19:00 (7 PM) and 21:00 (9 PM) if you are planning to stay just overnight.
Toilets:
There are toilets at Morwellham Quay.
Further Information
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Page Month Published: April 2026
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