TRAMPER SITES ( Updated October 2014)

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TRAMPER SITES ( updated October 2014)

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MOUNT EDGCUMBE COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) The former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Hire the Tramper to explore parts of the Grade I Cornish Gardens and some of the 865 acres of this site on the Rame Peninsula. Location: Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ Phone: 01752 822236 Email: [email protected] Web: www.plymouth.gov.uk/mountedgcumbe

NATIONAL TRUST TRELISSICK GARDEN (1 Tramper) (***COMING SOON***) Tranquil varied garden in fabulous position, with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants. On its own peninsula with ever-changing views of the estuary of the River Fal, Trelissick has one of the most amazing natural settings in the country. Location: Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6QL Phone: 01872 862090 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick-garden/

NATIONAL TRUST PENROSE ESTATE (1 Tramper) Set in wooded countryside around Cornwall's largest natural lake; Loe Pool; Penrose Estate is a National Trust site offering dramatic coastal and rural scenery. Location: near Helston, Cornwall TR13 0RD Phone: 01326 561407 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose/ SIBLYBACK LAKE COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) A picturesque lake surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor. The Tramper can access the 3.5 mile Multi-Use lakeside trail around the perimeter of the lake and through woodland, with great views and good access to the water for fishing. Location: Nr Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6ER Phone: 01579 346522 Email: [email protected] Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/siblyback-lake TREBAH GARDEN (2 Trampers) Sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. The Cornish valley garden has canopies bursting with exotic blooms and vibrant tunnels of colour cascading down to the Helford River. Location: Nr Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5JZ Phone: 01326 252200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.trebahgarden.co.uk WHALESBOROUGH FARM AND BUDE CANAL (1 Tramper) Set in 500 acres of beautiful countryside near the Bude coat. Enjoy the tranquil Bude Canal as well as the Whalesborough Farm Trails and some great food in the Weir Bistro. Location: The Weir Bistro, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0JD Phone: 01288 362234 Email: [email protected] Website: www.whalesborough.co.uk/

ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT (1 Tramper) Explore the island and discover over a thousand years of incredible history. Contacting the site is essential due to tides, but at low tide the Tramper can be used to cross the causeway. Location: Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall TR17 0HS Phone: 01736 710265 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

Tel: 01392 459222 Email: [email protected] Web: www.countrysidemobility.org DEVON GLEN LYN GORGE (1 Tramper) Learn about renewable energy alongside the stunning Glen Lyn Gorge. A slight incline leads to Moses' Pool deep within the wooded gorge, where you can peacefully sit beside the river. A steeper woodland path leads to an impressive ravine near the top of the gorge. (**Tramper access is currently limited on site due to steep slopes and some displays and information can only be accessed on foot due to steps**) PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6ER Phone: 01598 753207 Website: www.theglenlyngorge.co.uk/glen_lyn_gorge.htm NATIONAL TRUST BUCKLAND ABBEY (1 Tramper) In the 13th century Buckland Abbey was built, lived in and farmed by the Cistercian monks and was later home to Sir Francis Drake. Today, discover the estate, the meadows, and the orchards and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Tavy Valley. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Yelverton, Plymouth PL20 6EY Phone: 01822 856045 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey DARTINGTON GARDENS (1 Tramper) The Dartington Hall estate is home to 25 acres of Grade 2* listed gardens, open year round from dawn till dusk. With a rich sense of history and a host of delightful features the gardens at Dartington are worth exploring all year round. Location: Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL Phone: 01803 847058 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dartington.org/grounds-and-gardens THE GRANITE WAY (1 Tramper) A Tramper can be hired from Devon Cycle Hire to explore most of this purpose built cycle trail that runs through Dartmoor National Park. The trail includes spectacular views from Meldon Viaduct and Lake Viaduct. Location: Devon Cycle Hire, Sourton Down, Okehampton EX20 4HR Phone: 01837 861141 Email: [email protected] Website: www.devon.gov.uk/granite_way-2.pdf HALDON FOREST PARK (1 Tramper) Much of this 3,500 acre woodland site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it is home to the Centre for Contemporary Art and The Natural World. There are a variety of trails at Haldon that can be experienced on the Tramper. Location: Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XR Phone: 01392 834251 Email: [email protected] Website: www.forestry.gov.uk/haldonforestpark NATIONAL TRUST HEDDON VALLEY, EXMOOR (1 Tramper) Set on Exmoor National Park amid six miles of towering cliffs and secluded coves, wooded river valleys and heather moorland. The Tramper can access two routes with riverside paths and fantastic coastal views. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Parracombe, Barnstaple EX31 4PY Phone: 01598 763306 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/heddon-valley/ RHS – ROSEMOOR GARDENS (2 Trampers) 65 acres of enchanting formal and informal gardens, woodland walks, water features and open spaces. The majority of the gardens at RHS Rosemoor are accessible. Location: Great Torrington, EX38 8PH Phone: 01805 626810 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Tel: 01392 459222 Email: [email protected] Web: www.countrysidemobility.org NATIONAL TRUST SALTRAM ESTATE (1 Tramper) Still a largely undiscovered treasure and the result of centuries of sophistication and extravagance, Saltram is a Georgian House, offering the perfect family day out. Location: Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH Phone: 01752 333503 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram HANNAH’S @ SEALE HAYNE (2 Trampers) A former agricultural college with extensive grounds to explore, Seale Hayne is now owned by The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust and offers an inspiring and creative community space for all abilities. Onsite you will find opportunities for outdoor activities, art and music and also shops and a café. Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12 6NQ Phone: 01626 325800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.discoverhannahs.org/Seale-Hayne STOVER COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) A Site of Special Scientific Interest, Stover Country Park covers over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and is home to a substantial variety of wildlife. A network of paths allows you to explore the park on the Tramper. Location: Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG Phone: 01626 835236 Email: [email protected] Website: www.devon.gov.uk/stover_country_park.htm TREE SURFERS AT THE TAMAR TRAILS (1 Tramper) The trails, part of the Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project, take visitors through some of the most precious habitats in the country. Including the ‘Devon Great Consols’ - once the biggest copper mine in Europe, to stunning views across the Tamar valley. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Tree Surfers, Gulworthy, Tavistock, PL19 8JE Phone: 01822 833409 Email: [email protected] Website: www.treesurfers.co.uk TARKA TRAIL (FREMINGTON QUAY) (1 Tramper) Explore the Tarka Trail along the Taw Estuary from Fremington Quay. The Tramper can be hired from Biketrail Cycle Hire and users can explore the nearby Home Farm Marsh nature reserve. Location: Biketrail Cycle Hire, Fremington, Devon EX31 2NH Phone: 01271 372586 Email: [email protected] Website: www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk/the-tarka-trail/ NATIONAL TRUST PARKE (1 Tramper) A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside. There is something for everyone at Parke, including a number of Tramper routes along an old railway line and along some beautiful river paths. Pre booking is essential please! Location: Home Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9JQ Phone: 01626 834748 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke NATIONAL TRUST ARLINGTON COURT (1 Tramper) The Arlington estate dates from the late fifteenth century when the Chichester family established their first mansion on this site. Now home to an impressive Regency house, carriage museum, formal gardens and pleasure grounds, it welcomes around 90,000 visitors a year. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4LP Phone: 01271 850296 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court AXE ESTUARY WETLANDS CENTRE (1 Tramper) Explore the Axe Estuary Wetlands, a bird watchers paradise, at Black Hole Marsh near Seaton. The saline lagoon that attracts a variety of wildfowl and waders including Oystercatchers, Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit and Ringed Plover. Access to the site and car park is through Seaton Cemetery. Phone on arrival and the Tramper will be brought to the car park.

Tel: 01392 459222 Email: [email protected] Web: www.countrysidemobility.org Location: Colyford Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2DQ Phone: 01395 517557 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside-axe_estuary-page NATIONAL TRUST LYDFORD GORGE (1 Tramper) ***Available March – October Only*** Explore part of this lush oak-wooded steep-sided river gorge (the deepest in the South West), by Tramper, including the magical 30-metre-high Whitelady Waterfall. Throughout the seasons there is also an abundance of wildlife and plants to see, from woodland birds to wild garlic in the spring and fungi in the autumn. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Lydford, near Tavistock, EX20 4BL Phone: 01822 820320 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge/

DORSET DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK (2 Trampers) A fabulous 280 acre cliff top and countryside paradise forming part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Several trails are accessible to the Tramper, all of which start at the Visitor Centre. Location: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2JL Phone: 01929 424443 Email: [email protected] Website: www.durlston.co.uk HOLTON LEE (5 Trampers – 1 with joystick control) Holton Lee is located on the edge of Lytchett Bay, the northern most part of Poole Harbour. The landscape forms a mosaic of habitats which include reed beds, deciduous woodland, coniferous woodland, meadows and heathland. Location: East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JN Phone: 01202 625562 Email: [email protected] Website: www.holtonlee.co.uk

MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK AND FOREST (2 Trampers) Moors Valley is situated ten miles north of Bournemouth and offers a range of outdoor activities including walking trails, cycling, fishing and a steam railway. Explore the tracks through forest, heath, meadows and woodland and alongside rivers and lakes on a Tramper. Location: Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET Phone: 01425 470721 Email: [email protected] Website: www.moors-valley.co.uk PORTLAND QUARRIES NATURE PARK (1 Tramper) Located on the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline, Portland Quarries offers stunning views over nearby Lyme Bay and Portland Harbour. The Tramper can be hired on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10am and 4pm from The Heights Hotel to explore the Quarries and Battery. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Heights Hotel, Yeates Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2AN Phone: 07973 907760 or 01305 228955 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/toutquarry RSPB ARNE (1 Tramper) The RSPB's flagship heathland and oak woodland site situated on a Peninsula in Poole Harbour. There are two trails to explore and beautiful views across Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills. Location: Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ Phone: 01929 553360 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne/

Tel: 01392 459222 Email: [email protected] Web: www.countrysidemobility.org AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) Miles of tracks offer an opportunity to explore some of Dorset's internationally important heathland and its rare wildlife. The park is dominated by lowland and wet heath, acid grassland and heather, which is broken only by clumps of birch and pine. Some of the rarer species to look out for are Sand Lizards and Smooth Snakes, Dartford Warblers, Woodlarks and Silver-studded Blue butterfly Location: Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2DA Phone: 01425 478082 email: [email protected] Website: https://www.dorsetforyou.com/avonheath GLOUCESTERSHIRE 1. BATSFORD ARBORETUM (2 Trampers) Batsford Arboretum is one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Situated near Moreton-in-Marsh, Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a south facing escarpment of the famous Cotswold Hills. Location: Batsford Park, Moreton in Marsh, Glos GL56 9AB. Phone: 01386 701441 Email: [email protected] Website: www.batsarb.co.uk 2. CRICKLEY HILL COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) Located on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment Crickley Hill overlooks the Vale of Gloucester and the Severn Vale across to the Malvern Hills. There are several circular Tramper trails which include one of the most beautiful sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED Location: Birdlip, Gloucestershire GL4 8JY Phone: 01452 863170 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crickley-hill/ SOMERSET HESTERCOMBE GARDENS (1 Tramper) ***COMING SOON*** Hestercombe is a unique combination of three centuries of garden design - fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and fantastic views. The award-winning visitor facilities include the warm and welcoming Stables Restaurant and Coffee Shop. Location: Near Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG Phone: 01823 413923 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hestercombe.com WIMBLEBALL LAKE COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) Wimbleball Lake is one of Exmoor's greatest assets and since the reservoir's creation, in the mid 1970s, the 374 acres of water have been a magnet for watersports lovers and birdwatchers. Set in some typically beautiful Exmoor scenery, the views at Wimbleball are stunning all year round. Location: near Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9NU Phone: 01398 371460 Email: [email protected] Website: www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/wimbleball-lake NATIONAL TRUST DUNSTER CASTLE (1 Tramper) An ancient castle and country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens. Hire the Tramper to explore parts of the Castle gardens and grounds. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot currently join as a Countryside Mobility member at this site, but members can use the Trampers without further training. Location: Dunster, nr Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SL Phone: 01643 821314 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/ NATIONAL TRUST TYNTESFIELD (2 Trampers) A fine Victorian country house created by one of England's richest commoners, William Gibbs, who built his fortune on fertiliser. 2 Trampers are available for people to use to explore the gardens and parkland. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot currently join as a Countryside Mobility member at this site, but members can use the Trampers without further training. Location: Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1NX Phone: 01275 461900 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield/

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