East Cornwall


WITHIN one small, scenically dramatic area, the east of Cornwall offers an extraordinary variety of countryside, communities and pursuits.


From the drama of the high moor and its prehistoric remains to the famed beauty of its seaside resorts, from the industry of mining remains and the iconic ‘Clay Country moonscape’ to the bustle of busy market towns, from the modernism of the Eden Project to the tranquil beauty of the Tamar Valley, the east of the county offers much to the visitor.


Saltash is the southern gateway to Cornwall, a busy town with a bustling centre full of shops, pubs, restaurants and interest from its waterfront to its heritage centre and the historic cottage where Sir Francis Drake’s wife, Mary Newman, grew up.


You’ll enter Cornwall one of two ways: by train across Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s iconic rail bridge, the 1859 Royal Albert Bridge, recently restored, or by road across the Tamar Bridge, opened by the Queen Mother in 1962.


Saltash offers a welcome to Cornwall steeped in history. There are some wonderful walks with great views of the Tamar, the river that bisects Devon and Cornwall, and there’s sailing, rowing, golf, tennis and swimming all at hand.


The landscapes of East Cornwall are extraordinary.


The Tamar Valley – now an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – was once the market garden capital of England.


Its rare climate enabled the early growth of produce that was transported to London, and the valley became famous for


everything from its apples to its gorgeous daffodils. Today, the landscape is celebrated with walking trails, annual events and discovery events, all centred on the Tamar Valley AONB service.


The Tamar Valley’s guardian communities are Callington, Gunnislake and Calstock.


Callington, the largest, is famous for its mural trail of stunning outdoor art. With plenty of shops in its busy town centre, overlooked by Kit Hill Country Park, with great views and walks.


Gunnislake is Cornwall’s ancient border town, still connected to Devon by its historic bridge. In Calstock, (or at Drakewalls, near Gunnislake) you can catch the beautiful Tamar Valley branch railway line to Plymouth and


travel over the amazing viaduct.


The moorland landscape of the East Moor is haunted by prehistoric remains and the engine houses of Cornwall’s industrial heyday. They are now part of the Cornish mining landscape World Heritage Site.


In total contrast is the Clay Country of the middle of Cornwall, dominated by the spoil tips from


the extraction industry that still produces China clay for the world.


A museum at Wheal Martyn celebrates its history, and the iconic Eden Project itself is built in a former China Clay quarry.


Then there’s the coast, with the sweeping landscapes of Rame Head and the charming fishing village Polperro.


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