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29th July, 2025

North Devon Show – get there by train

It’s the return of the North Devon Show on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Attractions include carriage driving, vintage cars, live music, a tractor parade and more. Visit on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter. Plan your trip Buy an Off-Peak Day Return to Umberleigh and then take the free shuttle bus from Umberleigh station to the showground. Outward times […]

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Forder Viaduct, Cornwall
24th July, 2025

10 great summer day trip ideas by train

Forget the hassle of traffic and parking – with two trains an hour on the Cornish Main Line, explore by train this summer. Check out 10 of our favourite local day trip ideas: 1. PLYMOUTH Hit the shops at Drake Circus, explore the Barbican or take a dip at the Tinside Lido. Visit the National […]

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15th July, 2025

Railway songs and sea shanties in Bere Ferrers

Hop on the Tamar Valley Line train to Bere Ferrers this Saturday, 19th July, for an afternoon of music, cream teas and heritage as part of the Railway 200 celebrations – marking 200 years of Britain’s railway history. What’s on The Tamar Belle heritage centre (pictured, tucked behind Bere Ferrers station – see map at […]

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Free Guided Walk - Causeland to Sandplace, Thurs 3rd July
21st June, 2025

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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6th June, 2025

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
30th May, 2025

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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23rd May, 2025

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
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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