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Free Guided Walk - Causeland to Sandplace, Thurs 3rd July

Free guided walk: Causeland to Sandplace

On Thursday 3rd July, join Blue Badge guide and author Mark Camp for a scenic but hilly 3.5-mile walk through the peaceful East Looe Valley. The route explores hidden coombes and leafy lanes as you find out about the history of the Liskeard to Looe Canal. The walk Starting at 12:10pm from Causeland station, this […]

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Rail to Trail: South West Coast Path walks

To help people access the South West Coast Path by train, new walking maps have been unveiled at five key railway stations in Cornwall: Penzance, Looe, Newquay, Falmouth Town and Falmouth Docks. The project is a collaboration between the South West Coast Path, the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership and Great Western Railway, who funded […]

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Man walking the sea wall at Teignmouth with train on left and sea on right

5 South West Coast Path walks from railway stations

With The Salt Path out in cinemas today, here are five of our favourite coast path walks from stations in Devon and Cornwall. 1. Looe to Polperro 5.5 miles Take the scenic Looe Valley Line from Liskeard to Looe, then walk the South West Coast Path to Polperro. Return to Looe on the 73 or […]

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5 great May half-term activities by train

Hop on the train this half-term, with kids travelling half price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free. With great things happening across Devon and Cornwall, here are five of our top picks: A Kernewek half-term at Cotehele Calstock Sat 24th – Sat 31st May 2025, 10:00 – 16:00 Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line […]

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GWR train running alongside the estuary on the Looe Valley Line

Better connections between Looe and Plymouth

With the new timetable starting today (18 May), many journeys between Looe and Plymouth (Saltash too) are now quicker thanks to improved connections at Liskeard. Some journeys are as quick as 1 hour 5 minutes (up to 20 minutes faster than before). Great value fares The adult Off-Peak Day Return fare from Looe to Plymouth […]

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Better connections between Plymouth and Looe

Many day trip journeys from Plymouth to Looe and back are now quicker, thanks to improved connections at Liskeard. Some journeys are as quick as 1 hour 5 minutes (up to 20 minutes faster than before) meaning less time at the station and more time on the beach! Scenic journey The journey from Plymouth includes […]

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Open Gardens along the Tamar Valley Line – get there by train

St Luke’s Open Gardens season is back for 2025! Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line on Sunday 18th May and Sunday 1st June, and feel inspired as you explore a host of beautiful gardens in the picturesque villages of Calstock and Bere Ferrers – both a short and scenic train ride from Plymouth. What […]

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Free guided walk: Looe’s East Side Story Walk

UPDATE: WALK NOW FULL. On Tuesday 6th May join professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp, for a fascinating 4.5-mile walk exploring the lesser-known eastern side of Looe. The walk The walk begins at 11:05am at Looe Station, where you’ll head uphill into the Parish of St Martin’s, uncovering layers of local history along the […]

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7 great Easter holiday activities by train

Hop on the train this Easter, with kids travelling half price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free. With so much happening across Devon and Cornwall, here are seven of our top picks. PS Trains run on both Bank Holidays! Creature Easter Trail at Cotehele Calstock Sat 5 – Mon 21 April 2025, 10am – 4pm […]

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Cotehele Blossom Festival

Cotehele National Trust’s Festival of Blossom is back for 2025! Experience the beauty of spring as Cotehele’s orchards burst into bloom, buzzing with pollinators and alive with festivities. This year, the celebrations extend across the Tamar Valley and Plymouth, featuring a variety of blossom-themed events and activities throughout April and May that you can reach […]

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