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GWR train running alongside the estuary on the Looe Valley Line
18th May, 2025

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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18th May, 2025

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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7th May, 2025

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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24th April, 2025

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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2nd April, 2025

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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21st March, 2025

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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20th March, 2025

Free guided walk: Liskeard station to Looe – UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED

On Tuesday 1st April, set off on a scenic 11-mile walk from Liskeard to Looe with professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp. UPDATE – FULLY BOOKED The Walk Mark will be waiting to greet you at Liskeard station’s main entrance at 9:45am (if arriving from Plymouth – see below for train times). Join him […]

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Bere Ferrers Spring Flower Show and Craft Fair
11th March, 2025

Bere Ferrers Spring Flower Show & Craft Fair – get there by train

Hop on the train from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers on Saturday 22nd March to enjoy the spring colours of the Tamar Valley at the village’s annual spring flower show and craft fair! Getting there It’s less than 20 minutes from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers on the scenic Tamar Valley Line (see below for train times). […]

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Hannafore beach
10th March, 2025

Walks from the railway – Looe station to Hannafore Beach

Enjoy this short walk (1 mile each way) from Looe station, with some great views of Looe Island (watch our sneak preview on YouTube). Hannafore beach is great for exploring rock pools at low tide (see tide times). Dogs are allowed all year. If you’re feeling adventurous you can extend the walk along the South […]

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7th February, 2025

Cotehele this half term – visit by train

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line this half term and get the whole family out enjoying nature at the National Trust’s Cotehele. Little Gardener’s family trail (Sat 8th Feb – Sunday 23rd Feb / 10:00 – 16:00) It’s time for the family to get out in the garden! From Saturday 8th to Sunday 23rd of February, go and […]

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