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10th March, 2026

Looe Valley Line vegetation work

Network Rail have published a great video showing their recent work to prevent overgrowth of vegetation from impacting on the running of the Looe Valley Line:

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30th January, 2026

3 Tamar Valley walks by train (with a pub stop)

The Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth makes it easy to escape the city and explore scenic countryside by train. Each of the trio of walks also includes a well-placed pub stop along the way. Cheers to that! Top tip – These pubs are all part of our Tamar Valley Line Rail Ale Trail! Collect 10 stamps […]

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21st January, 2026

7 cosy pubs on Devon & Cornwall’s branch lines

There’s nothing better on a cold blustery day than cosying up in front of a roaring fire in a traditional country pub. Here are seven of our favourites that you can visit by train and have a tipple without the worry of needing to drive. Top tip – These pubs are part of our Rail […]

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16th January, 2026

3 great walks from the Dartmoor Line

Hop on the train to Okehampton and explore some of the best that Dartmoor has to offer. Here are our top 3 walks starting from the station for a range of activity levels: 1. Belstone Circular 7 Miles | 3 – 4 HoursA varied walk (rugged in places) through the wooded East Okement Valley to […]

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Great value train trips
23rd December, 2025

Great value train trips from Dawlish and Teignmouth

Hop on the train from Dawlish and Teignmouth, with great value fares including: Teignmouth-Exeter£6.70 Off-Peak Day Return Dawlish-Plymouth£10.80 Off-Peak Day Return Teignmouth-Exmouth£9.90 Off-Peak Day Return Devon & Cornwall RailcardGet a third off all these fares with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard. Costing just £13 a year, the railcard gives 1/3 off for you and a […]

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Great value train trips
23rd December, 2025

Take the Tamar Valley Line train

Hop on the Tamar Valley Line. Trains run seven days a week, with great value fares: Bere Alston – Plymouth£6.80 Off-Peak Day Returnor £4.50 with a railcard (subject to Ts & Cs) Gunnislake – Plymouth£8.30 Off-Peak Day Returnor £5.50 with a railcard (subject to Ts & Cs) Devon & Cornwall RailcardSave a third with a […]

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Train on the St Ives Bay Line
18th December, 2025

Your guide to visiting Devon and Cornwall in 2026

From glorious coastal walks, to moorland wilderness to historic cities, the counties of Devon and Cornwall in England’s South West are ‘must visits’ on your next trip to the UK. It’s easy by train – just sit back and enjoy the views. Right from the airport London Heathrow has fast, direct trains to London Paddington […]

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12th December, 2025

A festive evening out by train: Calstock’s Advent Windows

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line if you’re looking for a relaxed, festive evening out this December. From Plymouth, it’s just a 30-minute journey to Calstock – a riverside village that lights up each winter with its much-loved Advent Windows trail. What’s on Every night from 1 December, a new illuminated window is revealed […]

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4th December, 2025

Cotehele Christmas Garland – get there by train

Combine a visit to see Cotehele National Trust’s Christmas garland with a scenic trip on the Tamar Valley Line and a crisp riverside and woodland walk. The famous 60-foot garland, crafted from a record-breaking 38,000 dried flowers grown on the Cotehele estate, is the largest ever displayed in the Great Hall! Thanks to an exceptional growing season […]

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20th November, 2025

All Aboard the Christmas CreativiTea Train

UPDATE: Event cancelled due to flooding on the line. We have contacted all those who had booked by email. Join artist Sally Crabtree and the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership team on the Christmas CreativiTea Train along the scenic Looe Valley Line. What’s on On Friday 5 December, unwrap your creative side and dip into […]

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