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3 great day trips by train from Saltash
23rd October, 2025

Autumn day trips from Saltash

Hop on the train this autumn for adventures galore from Saltash. Here are three ideas to get you started: The Box, Plymouth Discover The Box, Plymouth’s award-winning museum and gallery. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Plymouth station, check out the giant naval figureheads, meet the woolly mammoth and even try presenting the news in the […]

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23rd October, 2025

Bere Alston to Bere Ferrers Walk

Hop on the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth for a beautiful countryside walk, part of the Tamara Coast to Coast Way and Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. This 7.5-mile station-to-station route will take you from Bere Alston to the charming village of Bere Ferrers. The Walk Once you arrive at Bere Alston station, follow the Tamar […]

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17th October, 2025

A family day out at Cotehele this half-term

Hop on the train to Calstock for a spooky family day out this October half-term at Cotehele National Trust. What’s on at Cotehele All of Cotehele’s half-term events are free to join, and there’s no need to book in advance for the main trail. Normal admission charges for non-members apply. Swashbuckling Scarecrows at Cotehele Saturday 25 […]

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Great value train trips
16th October, 2025

Great value train trips from Truro

Hop on the train this autumn, with great value fares including: Truro-Plymouth£14.70 Off-Peak Day Return Truro-Falmouth£6.30 Off-Peak Day Return Truro-Penzance£9.20 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 friend, plus […]

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15th October, 2025

Falmouth half-term fun – get there by train

Falmouth is the perfect family day out this half term – beat the traffic and get there by train on the Maritime Line from Truro. Here’s what’s on: The National Maritime Museum Cornwall The October half-term activities are free as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a […]

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Great value train trips from South East Cornwall
15th October, 2025

Great value train trips from South East Cornwall

Hop on the train this autumn, with great value fares including: Looe-Plymouth£8.60 Off-Peak Day Return Liskeard-Truro£13.60 Off-Peak Day Return Saltash-Plymouth£4.30 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 friend, plus […]

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14th October, 2025

Free Guided Walk: East Looe – Up and Over

On Tuesday 21st October, join Blue Badge guide and author Mark Camp for a panoramic walk around East Looe. This scenic route zigzags its way uphill from the station, out to the Wooldown for fantastic views and then loops back into town via the South West Coast Path. If you thought you knew Looe, this […]

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9th October, 2025

North Devon FOODfest – get there by train

Hop on the scenic Tarka Line to Barnstaple on Sunday 19th October for the return of North Devon FOODfest 2025. What’s On The district’s biggest food and drink festival is back! Taking place in Barnstaple’s Pannier Market from 10:00am – 3:30pm, it’s free to attend with no booking needed and is less than a 15-minute […]

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28th September, 2025

Bere Ferrers Apple Fest – get there by train

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line to Bere Ferrers for the 25th Anniversary Apple Festival on Saturday 4th October! What’s on This year marks the 25th anniversary of the much-loved Bere Ferrers Apple Fest, organised by the Tavy and Tamar Apple Group. To celebrate, there will be extra displays and activities to make this […]

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Looe Festival of Words, Wed 1st October to Sun 5th October
23rd September, 2025

Looe Festival of Words – get there by train

Looe Festival of Words is back for its second year! This FREE celebration of reading, writing, and the love of words runs from Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th October. Events include writing workshops, crafts, literary walks, author talks, poetry nights, storytelling, quizzes and more. All events are free, though some may require booking. Get there […]

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