Tamar Valley Line
Rail Ale Trail

Please note: Replacement buses are planned on the Tamar Valley Line between Mon 2 and Fri 6 December. More info

Explore the scenic Tamar Valley by train, stopping off at pubs along the way to enjoy locally brewed ales and top food.

The trail is self-guided. Win a T-shirt by getting 10 stamps on your printable stamp sheet.

STAMP SHEET

Bread & Roses, Plymouth

Pubs on the trail

Opening hours may change. Check before travel.

PLYMOUTH

The Providence

Traditional community pub with a range of up to four real ales.

20 Providence Street, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8JQ

13min walk from the station (map)

01752 946251

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon & Tues: closed
Wed-Sun: 5pm-11pm

Fortescue Hotel

CAMRA-approved city pub with great range of real ales.

37 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ

14min walk from the station (map)

01752 660673

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sat: 11am-midnight
Sun: 12pm-11pm

The Clifton Inn

Warm and friendly locals’ pub.

35 Clifton Street, Plymouth, PL4 8JB

14min walk from the station (map)

07831 165938

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Wed: 3pm-11pm
Thurs-Fri 3pm-midnight
Sat: 12pm-midnight
Sun: 1pm-11pm

The Bread and Roses

Friendly and sympathetically restored Victorian pub in the heart of the city. Beers are selected from local and regional breweries.

The pub promotes local live music and has a variety of acts weekly.

62 Ebrington Street, Plymouth, PL4 9AF

15min walk from the station (map)

01752 659861

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Fri: 4pm-1am
Sat: 12pm-1am
Sun: 12pm-11pm

The Maritime Inn

Popular and busy traditional pub in the heart of the Barbican.

19 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LD

19min walk from the station (map)

01752 664898

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 11.30am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11.30am-1am
Sun: 11.30am-10pm

The Millbridge Inn

Easy walking distance from both Plymouth and Devonport stations, The Millbridge is a warm and friendly pub with live music four nights a week.

Four cask real ales, rotated regularly.

23 Molesworth Road, Millbridge, Plymouth, PL1 5LZ

19min walk from Plymouth station (map)

01752 563056

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 11am-11pm
Fri/Sat: 11am-1am
Sun: 12pm-midnight

The Dolphin Hotel

A Plymouth institution! Famous for its cask ale and connections to artist Beryl Cook.

14 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS

21min walk from the station (map)

01752 660876

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Wed: 10am-11pm
Thurs-Sat: 10am-midnight
Sun: 11am-11pm

Admiral MacBride

Traditional pub with a relaxed atmosphere located near the Mayflower Steps.

1 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LR

23min walk from the station (map)

01752 262054

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 10am-11pm
Fri-Sun: 10am-midnight

DEVONPORT

The Lounge

Traditional suburban street pub located near Devonport Park.

The Lounge, 7 Stopford Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 4QT

5min walk from the station (map)

01752 561330

WhatPub

Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Tues: 5.30pm-close
Wed: 12pm-3pm & 5.30pm-close
Thurs: 5.30pm-close
Fri & Sat: 12pm-close
Sun: 2pm-close

BERE FERRERS

The Olde Plough Inn

16th century traditional village pub near the river, flagstone floors and open fires.

Fore Street, Bere Ferrers, PL20 7JL

10min walk from the station (map)

01822 840358

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon & Tues: Closed
Wed-Sat: 12pm-3pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Sun: 12pm-10pm

BERE ALSTON

The Edgcumbe Hotel - now re-opened

Large traditional village pub.

2 Fore Street, Bere Alston, PL20 7AD

16min walk from the station (map)

01822 840252

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

12.30pm-11pm seven days a week

CALSTOCK

Tamar Inn

Lively 17th century riverside pub with plenty of outside space to enjoy the views of the viaduct.

The Quay, Calstock, PL18 9QA

5min walk from the station (map)

01822 832487

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sat: 12pm-11pm
Sun: 12pm-10pm

GUNNISLAKE

The Queens Head

A free house with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The Queens Head, Albaston, Gunnislake, PL18 9AJ

10min walk from the station (map)

01822 832482

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 12pm-2.30pm & 4.30pm-11pm
Fri: 12pm-11pm
Sat: 12pm-midnight
Sun: 12pm-11pm

The Cornish Inn

Traditional pub set in the heart of the village.

The Cornish Inn, The Square, Gunnislake, PL18 9BW

13min walk from the station (map)

01822 834040

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 1pm-11pm
Fri-Sun: 12pm-11.30pm

The Rising Sun Inn

Characterful pub with traditional flagstone floors and beams.

Calstock Road, Gunnislake, PL18 9BX

15min walk from the station (map)

01822 832201

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 12pm-11pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-midnight
Sun: 12pm-11pm

Take it easy: The trail is intended to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect your fellow pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!

Take it easy: Enjoy the trail at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect other pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!

Tamar Valley Line Rail Ale Trail T-shirts

Win a T-shirt

Collect 10 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.

Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.

T-shirt colour may vary from shown.

Win a T-shirt

Collect 10 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.

Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.

T-shirt colour may vary from shown.

Explore the area

From soaking up the atmosphere on Plymouth’s historic waterfront to exploring the villages of the Tamar Valley there's lots to do along this scenic branch line.

VISITORS GUIDE

Walks

There’s nothing better than a pub lunch and a stroll! Get directions for three walks from stations on the Tamar Valley Line Rail Ale Trail:

Gunnislake to Calstock (3 miles)

Calstock to Cotehele National Trust (1.2 miles)

Bere Ferrers circular (3 miles)

Train on Calstock Viaduct on Tamar Valley Line

Train tickets

If you're travelling in a party of 3 or more, buy your train tickets together to save a third with the GroupSave discount.

If you're doing the trail solo or with a friend, a Devon & Cornwall Railcard is an alternative way to save a third (available to local residents only).

An Off-Peak Day Return ticket from Plymouth to Gunnislake costs £7.90 (before any discount) and allows you to hop on and off as long as you continue in the same direction of travel.