Away from the Coast
Wadebridge • Egloshayle
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Museum
H Bodmin • Cardingham
Cardingham Woods Bodmin &
Wentworth Railway•
aving finished the coastal route at Morwenstowe our first port of call to explore north Cornwall away from the coast is Kilkhampton or “Kilk” as the place is
known locally. It sits astride the A39 “Atlantic Highway” following the line of the old ridge way, from Bude to Bideford. This is a substantial village near to the coast, with ample parking available.
Launceston; relax and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint historic town with its surprising array of shops situated amongst narrow medieval streets that are dominated by an imposing Norman castle. Experience a town steeped in history,
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more substantial there are restaurants serving a variety of cuisines both during the day and in the evening.
surrounded by rolling
countryside, ideally situated to explore North Cornwall, its dramatic coastline and fascinating heritage.
Launceston offers specialty shops selling local produced foods through to unique and unusual gifts all situated within the towns narrow streets. Rural shows and fairs, crafts, music, heritage and countryside events together with the speciality markets held in the historic town square, all provide the visitor with a unique experience of life in the Launceston area.
Follow the town trail, winding past St Mary’s Church, famed for its extravagantly carved exterior, visit the award winning Lawrence House Museum sited in a fine example of Georgian architecture. Up to the castle keep where you can enjoy panoramic views stretching far beyond Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. Alternatively sit on the castle green on a warm summers day and admire the intricate pattern of the townscape looking down to St. Thomas and Newport, then up to St. Stephens and its Church, high on a hill. Enjoy a ride on the Launceston Steam Railway, through the beautiful Kensey Valley countryside to the hamlet of Newmills. At the end of a leisurely walk why not stop at one of Launceston’s many cafés, or for something
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The annual Steam and Vintage Rally now held over three days is a wonderful place to visit; with vehicles and engines from a bygone era, its funfair and many other exhibits all combining to provide a great day out for all the family or the steam and vintage enthusiast! A must visit is the Dingles Antique Fairground to see all the rides and fun machines of yesteryear. From the annual agriculture show, steam and vintage rally and Drawn to the Valley arts, whilst not forgetting the more localised fairs, festivals and events there is something to appeal to everyone of every age.
Launceston Castle is the starting point for
two further walks, The Two Castles Trails between Launceston and Okehampton Castle,
and the Tamar Valley Discovery. You will find the small but growing town of Camelford on
T •amar Otter
Launceston Camelford Five Lanes • • St Breward • St Tudy
Colliford Tavern•
• St Mabym Inn • Bolventor
Dozmary Pool
Cheeswring• The • Minions River Inny Linkinhorne • Trethorne •
• Hidden Valley
• Altarnun • Lewannick
Open daily 10.30am - 6pm 1st April to 31st October 2011
Otters fed 12pm and 3pm accompanied by keeper talk
Tea Room serving a large range of homemade items
Gift Shop
North Petherwin, Nr. Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8GW e-mail: info@tamar tel: 01566 785646
otters.co.uk • web:
www.tamarotters.co.uk
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