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16th September, 2026

Our five favourite Walks from the Railway

With dozens of walks from the railway to choose from on our website (all with free directions PDFs to download or print) we thought we’d pull together five of our favourites… 1. Penryn to Falmouth (via Flushing) 3 miles Hop on the train from Truro to Penryn for a riverside walk to the village of […]

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11th September, 2026

Looe Weekender Festival 2026 – get there by train

Hop on the scenic Looe Valley Line for the return of The Looe Weekender Festival! From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September, this jam-packed music event is FREE to attend, with no need to book any gigs in advance – just turn up and enjoy the music! What’s on Now in its fifth year, the […]

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8th September, 2026

Eat:Dawlish – get there by train

Celebrate South Devon’s fantastic local food, drink and crafts on Saturday 12th September as The Strand in Dawlish is transformed for eat:Festival. With more than 60 stalls, there’ll be plenty to discover, from local growers, farmers and producers to bakers, brewers, street food traders, deli favourites and crafts. What’s on The free, family-friendly festival runs […]

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17th August, 2026

Honiton Gate to Plate – get there by train

Celebrate East Devon’s finest food and crafts on Saturday 22nd August as Honiton High Street is transformed with stalls and entertainments for Gate to Plate. Visit the event’s Facebook page for a taster of just some of the top local businesses who will be there. The free, one-day street market runs from 10am until 4pm and is […]

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28th July, 2026

Plymouth Fireworks – extra trains home

Beat the traffic and travel by train to and from the British Firework Championships in Plymouth on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th August, thanks to additional services to Penzance, Gunnislake and Exeter. The evening’s entertainment The free event will showcase the talent of three top pyrotechnic companies each night as they battle it out to […]

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22nd July, 2026

North Devon Show – get there by train

The North Devon Show returns on Wednesday 5th August 2026. Enjoy a fantastic day out celebrating rural life, with attractions including carriage driving, vintage vehicles, live entertainment, a tractor parade and much more. Travel sustainably and enjoy the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Umberleigh, with a shuttle bus connecting the station with the showground. […]

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16th June, 2026

Visit St Ives by Train from St Austell

Did you know you can travel by train from St Austell to St Ives – including a journey along one of the UK’s most scenic railway lines? With regular services, easy connections and beautiful coastal views, check out this perfect car-free day out in Cornwall. Getting there Your journey starts in St Austell, where two […]

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4th June, 2026

Looe Food & Drink Festival – get there by train

Looe’s Food & Drink Festival returns to East Looe Quayside on Sunday, June 14th! This year will be bigger and better than ever, with more local chef demonstrations and delicious regional produce. What’s on Held at the Quay in East Looe from 10:00 – 17:00, this free-to-attend event will be bursting with talented chefs and […]

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28th May, 2026

Free guided walk: Liskeard to Looe

It’s the big one! On Tuesday 9th June, set off on a scenic 11-mile walk from Liskeard to Looe with professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp. UPDATE: WALK NOW FULLY BOOKED The Walk Mark will be waiting to greet you at Liskeard station’s main entrance at 10am (if arriving from Plymouth – see below […]

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23rd May, 2026

5 fabulous half-term days out by train!

Hop on the train this half-term, with kids travelling half price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free! With so much happening across Devon and Cornwall, here are 5 of our top picks: 1. Looe Pirate Trail Sat 23 May to Sun 30 Aug Pick up your FREE trail booklet at Plymouth or Liskeard station then […]

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