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26th September, 2024

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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Truro Food Festival - visit by train
25th September, 2024

Truro Food Festival – visit by train

With two trains an hour on the Cornish main line, head to Truro Food Festival this week. The festival runs Wed 25 to Sun 29 September at Lemon Quay, just a 15-minute walk from Truro station. From live chef demos, to live music to great local food & drink there’s lots to explore. Festival opening […]

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Summerleaze beach, Bude
17th September, 2024

Bude – visit by train & bus

Head to Bude in North Cornwall for glorious beaches, coastal walks, the famous Sea Pool and lots more. It’s easy to visit by train and bus. Take the Dartmoor Line from Exeter to Okehampton in just 40 minutes, then the bus to Bude is right outside the railway station. Places to explore In our video, […]

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11th September, 2024

Barnstaple Carnival – get there by train

Hop on the train to Barnstaple on Saturday 21st September and celebrate the town’s 75th carnival! What’s on The programme announced so far includes: From 12 noon: 💥 Buzz Zone on Castle Green – FREE bouncies & trampolines, children’s entertainment and other activities 🎪 Carnival Village on The Strand – Lots of different stalls & […]

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9th September, 2024

Looe Food & Drink Festival – get there by train

On Sunday 15th September, immerse yourself in the very best of Cornish flavours at the Looe Food & Drink Festival! What’s on The Looe Food & Drink Festival is back for another year and it’s free to attend! Go and join the action at Buller Quay from 10am – 6:30pm and you can expect a […]

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22nd August, 2024

Bert Biscoe’s Walking Tours of Truro – get there by train

With two trains an hour on the Cornish main line, hop off at Truro and join poet and local historian Bert Biscoe to journey through the city and learn about its fascinating history and Cornish characters. About the tour Tours run at 10am every Monday and Friday, lasting approximately two hours. They meet outside the […]

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22nd August, 2024

Free guided walk: Looe Ups & Downs

A coastal walk with a difference! On Tuesday 10th September, set off on a scenic 6-mile walk from Looe station to the coast via West Looe Downs, following lesser-known paths and lanes. The Walk Professional Blue Badge tour guide Mark Camp will be waiting to greet you at Looe station at 11.04 (see below for […]

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25th July, 2024

Rail Fest – Barnstaple celebrates 170 years of trains to Crediton and Exeter

Visit Barnstaple between Thursday 1 and Monday 5 August for the town’s celebrations of 170 years of trains to Crediton and Exeter.  Starting at Barnstaple station, venues in the town centre will play host to a range of events and activities.  All the venues are an easy 10-15 minute walk from the station.   Events include […]

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Woolly mammoth at The Box, Plymouth
23rd July, 2024

10 museums and galleries to visit by train this summer

With so many local adventures to be had, where will this summer take you? Check out our 10 top picks for local museums and galleries to visit car-free! 1. THE BOX, PLYMOUTH Visit Plymouth’s award-winning museum and art gallery, The Box. Meet the towering woolly mammoth (pictured at the top of this blog post), check out […]

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16th July, 2024

Art in the Tamar Valley – Fierek Pottery

With pottery studios, ceramic murals and art galleries, the Tamar Valley has a rich artistic culture to explore by train. A great place to start is Fierek Pottery – just a short walk from Gunnislake station. Fierek Pottery Studio Rob and Rosie Fierek live and work from their studio in Albaston. Their outside stall (pictured […]

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