The Tamar Valley is comprised of quiet villages, bustling towns, beaches, moors, ancient harbours, industrial heritage, picturesque countryside and a vast selection of attractions. Cycling, walking and horse riding is popular on both quiet rural roads and off-road tracks. There is plenty of interesting stops, plus excellent places to eat and stay along the way. In the area there are miles of river valleys bordered with gentle rolling fields, open woodland, and occasional impressive cliffs.


There are an array of attractions, for example the award winning Lawrence House Museum is a trip back in time.


Trethorne Leisure Park is a fantastic all weather family D


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OUT, a trip on LAUNCESTON STEAM RAILWAY has wonderful views of the Kensey Valley, New Mills Farm Park is a kids adventure and the Steam Fair held in July is really worth visiting.


Just outside of the town at St. Stephens there is the LAUNCESTON GOLF CLUB & RESTAURANT open to non members.


Four miles west of the town Hidden Valley Discovery Park is an enchanting park set in beautiful countryside and five miles North West is the Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre.


Travelling down the Tamar Valley is the small market town of Callington lying six miles from the River Tamar with Launceston a short distance to the north.


Liskeard is to the west and Tavistock to the east making this town an ideal base for exploring both Cornwall and Devon. The industrial heritage from the mining era is of the landscape.


Just outside of the town at Kitt Hill is a fresh water lake being one of the highest in England. On the Devon banks of the River Tamar, Calstock is a pretty village dominated by the viaduct that carries the picturesque Tamar Valley Railway running from Plymouth to Gunnislake.


In the surrounding countryside the remains of the mining industry can still be seen. Just southwest of the village is Cotehele House, one of the best preserved medieval estates in the country having changed little since the reign of Henry VIII. A little further on is Gunnislake the first village in Cornwall, with an ancient bridge which was one of the major routes into the county. The village is also well known for salmon fishing.


Launceston with its Norman Castle, Georgian houses with glorious gardens, intricately carved church, narrow granite lined streets and town square is very Cornish. On the county borders of Cornwall and Devon, near the Tamar Valley and close to the coast Launceston is a good holiday base. There are a range of specialty shops and markets selling Cornish produce to unusual gifts, retail parks, plus a range of sports grounds and clubs that are open to visitors. Rural agricultural shows, fairs, craft and antique markets, music crashes, heritage and countryside events entertain and provide the visitor with an insight of life in the area.


Our final featured town on the banks of the River Tamar is Saltash known as the Gateway to Cornwall, as it lies just across the River Tamar from Plymouth. Travellers arriving in the county by train will cross the Royal Albert Bridge, Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s famous railway bridge across the river completed in 1859.


Or if travelling by road there is the Tamar Bridge with a large Celtic cross is visible on entering Cornwall. The town is within easy reach of the many major attractions in the southwest peninsula, and is an ideal location for visitors to the Tamar Valley where there are beautiful views across the river. Canoeing trips on the Tamar are very popular. The town has a local Heritage Trail, a Leisure Centre and a pleasant shopping high street in the heart of the town.


Saltash Museum and Local History Centre contains a small permanent display about the history and well-known characters of the town


There is a marina and an all-tides pontoon for short-stay moorings sailing and motor boats. The river is navigable beyond the Tamar bridges and on some tides it is possible to sail to Cotehele and Calstock.


The historic waterside offers a choice of entertainment, cafés, pubs and restaurants. For a warm welcome and great food The Who’d Have Thought It Inn is in the village of St Dominic on the Saltash to Callington Road It’s a friendly country pub that offers great food, local ales, cider and wine.


Families with children are very welcome and there is a children’s menu and baby change facilities. Free parking.


Nearby 11th Century motteand bailey Trematon Castle was built in a commanding position over the valley and Trematon Manor is a Georgian house worth a visit.


In fact, the villages of Trematon and Burraton are the original settlements of this area.


LAUNCESTON STEAM RAILWAY has closed and open carriages. The line runs for two and a half miles with wonderful views of the Kensey Valley. The staon area was once the site of an Augusnian Priory, some of which can be seen by visitors to the Railway. There is also an intriguing free Transport Museum. Tickets are valid for unlimited travel on the date of issue, so you can break your journey and explore the footpaths or the Farm Park at Newmills. There is a free car park.


LAUNCESTON GOLF CLUB is a great venue to EXPLORE Days out playing golf, located just o the A30 and close to the North and South coasts. For visitors there are deals suitable for pares of all sizes. The course oers an excellent and challenging round of golf for all standards of golfers. For ladies it is 5682 yards, par 73


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