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Walkers alongside East Okement River
10th October, 2022

Self-guided walks from Okehampton station

As part of the YHA’s national Festival of Walking, get free directions below for three circular walks from YHA Okehampton, right opposite Okehampton station. Fancy a last-minute break at the hostel? Get 25% off stays before 20th October with the promotional code WALK-22. (Or code HOTDEAL-201 gives 20% off for stays until 30th October). Walk […]

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6th September, 2022

Visit Barnstaple & Braunton by train and bus

Visit Barnstaple and Braunton to discover delicious local food, independent shops and markets. It’s easy to get there by train and bus. Take the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple, then hop on the 21 bus opposite the station to take you to Barnstaple bus station. From there, you can explore Barnstaple before hopping […]

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5th September, 2022

Great value journeys on the Tamar Valley Line

THE TAMAR VALLEY LINE - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN 3 great day trips by train FROM THE TAMAR VALLEY Photo: Visit Plymouth 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR […]

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Plymouth Hoe
5th September, 2022

Great value journeys from Falmouth & Penryn

YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM FALMOUTH AND PENRYN 3 great day trips by train FROM FALMOUTH & PENRYN 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP […]

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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower
5th September, 2022

Great value journeys from St Ives

YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM ST IVES AND CARBIS BAY 3 great day trips by train FROM ST IVES & CARBIS BAY 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR […]

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31st August, 2022

Visit Instow & Bideford by train and bus

Plan your visit to Instow and Bideford – wander the beach, explore the Tarka Trail and treat yourself at Johns of Instow or Bideford Pannier Market. It’s easy to get there by train and bus. Take the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple, then hop on the 21/21A bus right outside the station to […]

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26th August, 2022

3 great day trips by train from Falmouth

Hop on the train from Falmouth for some fantastic days out across Devon and Cornwall. Here are 3 of our favourites: 1. Plymouth Visit Plymouth and discover its rich history and maritime heritage. From Plymouth station, its just a short walk to a large variety of shops at Drake Circus, restaurants and the IMAX cinema at The […]

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23rd August, 2022

Tavistock – visit by train and bus

Visit the historic town of Tavistock to discover its bustling market, delicious local food and independent shops.  It’s easy by train and onward bus. Take the Dartmoor Line from Exeter to Okehampton, then hop on the 118 Rail Link bus right outside the railway station. PLACES TO EXPLORE In our video, Aya and Charlie explore […]

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22nd August, 2022

Penryn Fair Day – get there by train

Penryn’s annual Fair Day is back on Saturday 27th August 2022. Attractions include Titan the Robot from Britain’s Got Talent, Punch and Judy, various stalls, kids rides, food trucks and much more! The fair is free to all and will be open from 12:30 – 17:00. Buy an Off-Peak Day Return to Penryn and then […]

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8th August, 2022

Plymouth Fireworks – go by train on Wednesday 17 August

Beat the traffic and travel to and from the British Firework Championships in Plymouth on Wednesday 17 August by train this year – made even easier with a later train through Cornwall and additional trains to Gunnislake and Newton Abbot. Spectacular pyrotechnics will illuminate Plymouth Sound as six top firework companies battle it out. This […]

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