Outstanding Natural Beauty Scenic Branch Lines World Class Heritage Walking and Cycling Discover South East Cornwall Discover... Much of South East Cornwall has been classified The Tamar Valley Line, South East Cornwall has a long mining heritage South East Cornwall boasts From the rugged landscapes of Bodmin Moor, South East Cornwall as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). running from Plymouth going back as far as the Bronze Age and two of a wonderful variety of through the tranquil scenery of the Tamar Valley, to Gunnislake, is one of the designated areas which make up the Cornish landscapes just waiting to to the beautiful colours of the coast, South East Located on the Cornwall and Devon border, the the gems of Britain's Mining World Heritage Site can be found here. be explored on foot or on Cornwall offers so much to explore and enjoy. Tamar Valley AONB is an unspoilt and distinctive Visitor Map rail network. Both areas produced large amounts of copper and two wheels. From the open M6 landscape, with a rich mining heritage. M42 Linking city, river and tin in the 1800s but today offer fascinating places parkland of Mount M54 The Cornwall AONB includes many parts of South to visit. The Caradon Mining District is on the Birmingham and Guide beautiful countryside Edgcumbe in the south M5 M11 East Cornwall: southern edge of Bodmin Moor whilst the Tamar eastern corner to the through the AONB, the M48 Kernow soth-est a’gas dynnergh Bodmin Moor - open moorland with rugged Valley Mining District to the east also rugged hills of Bodmin Swansea line packs a huge Bristol M4 LONDON SOUTH EAST CARDIFF scenery, ancient monuments and mining history; encompasses the town of Tavistock. Moor, there is a piece of M2 amount into its 15-mile CORNWALL M5 M3 M25 A303 The South coast - an area of beautiful coastline; our great outdoors to suit M20 Dover length. Both areas have substantial remains that can still A30 The Rame peninsula - a hidden gem of quaint c Tamar Valley AONB/Ruth Davies all ages and abilities. Exeter Folkestone A highlight of the trip be visited with their gaunt engine houses and tall A38 fishing villages and stunning cliffs. chimneys, iconic images in the Cornish landscape. Whiling away the hours exploring quiet footpaths Plymouth c Sean Curry Photography is the spectacular www.tamarvalley.org.uk and country lanes rewards the visitor with Penzance viaduct at Calstock which links Devon and Cornwall. www.cornwall-aonb.gov.uk The Victorian port of Morwellham on the river charming hamlets, breathtaking vistas, ancient Why not leave your car behind and travel by scenic train, bus - or even by ferry! For details The Looe Valley Line Tamar is a great place to woodland and of public transport options in the area, visit runs from Liskeard to start, with its reconstructed fantastic pubs. Visit www.travelinesw.com Tel 0871 200 22 33. the fishing port of buildings and underground a local Tourist mine trip. Nearby Devon Looe. Information Centre GATEWAY to Great Consols Mine, once to get advice on the This 9 mile line is one of the richest mines best walks or to buy CORNWALL one of the great in Europe, is now a vast a map or a guide. PARTNERSHIP scenic railways of barren area to explore Cornwall running The South West The GatewayTamar Valley to TCornwallourism Association Partnership due to the Arsenic Tamar alley TOURISM www.tavata.co.uk through the heavily Coast Path with its ASSOCIATION processed there in the TAVATA wooded valley with stunning views is late 1800s. You can find South East Cornwall Tourism river, railway and out more at the Tamar repeatedly voted remains of the the best walking Association c Visit Cornwall c ImageRail Trails Centre on the site. c www.secta.org.uk Liskeard - Looe Graphic Words route in the UK, c Visit Cornwall Ancient woodlands still clothe the steep valley sides Union canal running alongside each other. At Minions on the edge of Bodmin Moor there is an and around 30 miles of it pass through South East Best of Bodmin Moor and remnants of heathland persist on the granite interpretation centre built inside an abandoned Cornwall. The newly opened Tamar Trails are well For more information about the lines, visit www.bestofbodminmoor.co.uk moor. Layers of history and human exploitation of engine house. It stands in a landscape that was worth exploring, or you can follow the 30 mile www.greatscenicrailways.com. the land and its minerals have left unique habitats once a hive of activity but is now open moorland Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. On Bodmin Moor the including ancient hedges, old market gardens and There are Rail Ale Trails on both lines which loved by walkers. Footpaths lead Copper Trail, which uses old miner's paths to link Rame Traders Association orchards and the legacy of mining and agriculture. guide you to pubs in the valleys that you can get from the village to both the villages, offers a scenic 60 mile circuit. www.rametraders.co.uk to by train. Visit www.railaletrail.com, pick up a South East Cornwall offers you so many chances South Caradon Mine and the If you prefer to be out cycling then many of the leaflet at a staffed station or look out for them in to get out and enjoy the landscape; from Phoenix Mines where many of trails in the Tamar Valley are multi-use, as are participating pubs. www.visitcornwall.com tranquil beauty spots to adrenalin-pumping the original buildings still stand. routes in Cardinham Woods near Bodmin. The Trains run all year round. For times and fares, Please note that whilst every effort has been made by the Gateway to Cornwall Partnership and activities. There's something for everyone from For more information on both Cornish Way, part of the National Cycle Network, its members to ensure that the information set out herein is accurate at the date of publication, walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing to call in at a staffed station or tourist information these areas, go to runs up the north-west edge of Bodmin Moor no liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions whatsoever. office, visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or call This leaflet has been supported by Visit Cornwall - www.visitcornwall.co.uk - and the GATEWAY to shopping and sight-seeing, plus historic houses, www.cornish-mining.org.uk whilst Drake's Trail links Plymouth to Tavistock Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership - www.greatscenicrailways.com The Gateway to Cornwall CORNWALL National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. Cover photos: Top & bottom: c Visit Cornwall; Centre: c Tamar Valley AONB/Jo Pridham gardens and beaches. in the east. 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Welcome to Bodmin Callington Launceston Looe Plymouth Equidistant from the north The small Saxon settlement at Launceston, the first Joined by the 19th With a rich maritime and south coasts, and Callington developed into a borough capital of Cornwall, dates century bridge, the two heritage, Plymouth is South East Cornwall situated at the south-east with two MPs by 1584 and grew in Looes, East and West, We hope that you will back to Celtic times and, steeped in history. To of Bodmin Moor, the town the 19th century as local tin mining steeped in history, is have been welcoming enjoy visiting this experience Plymouth has an enviable location. thrived. dominated by its castle visitors for over 150 through the ages look beautiful area of Bodmin has a rich history Today the town offers shops to explore; there is a built in the 11th century. years. Many come to just no further than the Cornwall, valued by both c Graphic Words Country market every Wednesday, and cafés, pubs sit and relax on the safe city's architecture, including the Elizabethan local people and visitors as the county town of Cornwall, which is portrayed in the visitor attractions on offer within walking distance and restaurants to suit all tastes. Follow the town trail through the historical sandy beach, others to Barbican, little altered since the time of Drake; as a place to draw features and ancient architecture, including the walk the South West of the town centre, including Bodmin Jail, the Steam The 15th century Church of St Mary is at the centre mid 19th century Royal William Yard; Georgian breath and enjoy the 16th century Church of St. Mary Magdalene with its Coast Path or the wooded Railway, Town Museum, Military Museum and the of town, near the Old Clink and the Pannier Market. Saltram House and the 20th century city centre. scenery. lavishly carved exterior; Northgate and its prison; c Visit Cornwall valleys inland. Nearly all Courtroom Experience. Callington Heritage Centre provides an insight into the Southgate arch; the Town Hall and Town Square visitors will at some time during their stay visit a For those wanting to shop, Plymouth has the But during your time in the town and beautiful surrounding countryside, There is a good mix of independent and national shops, whose surrounding narrow streets hide splendid local restaurant and sample some of the freshest biggest covered shopping centre in the South West. the area, take time to including Kit Hill with its stunning views. as well as some welcoming cafés. The town also has a Plymouth is also a city with taste. Restaurants visit our lovely country Georgian houses. The fascinating Lawrence House fish to be found anywhere in Cornwall. leisure centre, and the Beacon Nature Reserve offers museum and the town's Steam Railway are also well representing the flavours and styles from all over towns, and the City of fresh air and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Camelford With a wealth of quality accommodation from worth visiting. hotels to campsites, Looe is a great base for the world tempt and please all appetites. Plymouth, with its proud There are plenty of regular events throughout the year, Sitting between the high hills of Launceston is a busy country town with interesting exploring South East Cornwall. If you don't want to The Waterfront has arguably the richest history. c Peter Clements maritime heritage. such as the Bodmin Community Cinema and the Bodmin Moor and the rugged north and varied shops, and many cafés, restaurants and drive, catch the train from Looe's own little station Visit the Hoe, where Drake played bowls before Seek out specialist shops that sell local farmhouse farmer's market at Bodmin Plant and Herb Nursery. coast around Tintagel, Camelford is defeating the Spanish Armada, and the Barbican, from For more information, contact the Visitor Information a small but pleasant Cornish town. pubs. The town also has a range of sports facilities, overlooking the river or jump on a bus and ride to cheeses, pickles and jams; follow your nose to a It is the stopping-off point for trips including an indoor swimming pool. Polperro just 15 minutes along the coast. where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World. Centre for helpful and friendly service. c Mark Camp local bakery where you'll find hot pasties, scones to both rugged Roughtor and Brown Willy, which at and traditional saffron cake, or browse the many 420 meters is the highest point in the county. art and craft galleries for a special souvenir. Fowey The spirit of King Arthur is never far away, although Liskeard Lostwithiel Tavistock Discover more about the rich heritage of the area; Fowey is situated on the links between Camelford and Camelot are Liskeard, the ancient This beautiful Voted the country's best visit former mining sites, attractive country the west bank of the nothing but romantic folly. As is the fact that stannary and market medieval town is Market Town in 2004, houses, beautiful gardens, ancient monuments, River Fowey and it's nearby Slaughterbridge is said to be the site of town, was one of the steeped in history. A Tavistock's indoor historic buildings or one of the area's museums. maritime history can be Arthur’s last battle, and that Dozmary Pool was county’s four coinage 'new town' 800 years Pannier Market, regular traced back to the where the Lady of the Lake made her towns. Situated at the ago, founded by the Farmers' Markets and Follow one of the many walking routes in the area, Middle Ages. It has appearance....but we can all dream. head of the Looe valley Normans for the varied local and including the stunning Southwest Coast Path, trails acted as an important the growth of the town export of tin. Lying speciality shops offer a around the Tamar Valley or a walk on the open port for warships and Saltash was driven by the in a valley at the great day out shopping. c ruggedness of Bodmin Moor. galleons many of which One of Cornwall's oldest boroughs, c Visit Cornwall mining industry. Mark Camp head of the Fowey Rich in history, the town became involved in with a waterside inhabited for at estuary, the river is crossed by a five arched 14th There are also plenty of options for cycling, from Liskeard remains a picturesque and lively market c Graphic Words developed around the historical naval battles. least 1,000 years. A broad choice of century bridge. Restormel Castle, the home of the long-distance routes to off-road circuits and trails. c Visit Cornwall town, with cattle markets held in the town on Abbey founded in 974, and later grew with the 19th shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants Norman lords who built the town, stands proudly Lying in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, alternate Tuesdays. century copper boom. 900 years ago, Henry I Round off your visit with a trip to a show. From offers something for everyone. one mile upriver. Fowey has rows of pastel-coloured terraced houses Benefiting from wide range of shops, some granted Tavistock a charter for a Friday market - The Wharf in Tavistock offering cinema, music and Saltash is noted for its famous bridges: Brunel's clinging to the steep hillside separated by narrow retaining their original Victorian shopfronts and Further developed in the 13th Century by the Earls and Friday markets continue to this day! drama, the Sterts Theatre in Upton Cross or the 1859 Royal Albert rail bridge, and the graceful cobbled streets. A number of antique shops, interiors, local business mainly comprises of small of Cornwall, it was considered to be the capital of cultural centres of Plymouth, the area has so much Tamar road bridge, completed in 1961. In 2013, the Tavistock was the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. bistros and restaurants can be found in the flatter independent establishments, many specialising in Cornwall. The town was the scene of a major to offer. town unveiled its landmark 20m high Celtic cross. Today you can follow Drake's Walk through the areas of the town. unique local products. battle in the English Civil War, when in 1644 the www.tamarvalleytourism.co.uk Meadows and along the 19th century canal, or the Discover hidden treasures along the Saltash Follow the Henry Rice Trail to discover one hundred Royalist forces achieved their last major success. www.secta.org.uk Fowey is surrounded by many miles of lovely open Viaduct Walk on the former rail line high above the Heritage Trail, including the Cottage of Mary Henry Rice designed buildings in Liskeard, built in countryside, much of which is in the ownership of Antiques shops and regular fairs have made town. There is an indoor swimming pool and the www.bestofbodminmoor.co.uk Newman (Sir Francis Drake's first wife), the the 19th Century as a result of the wealth created the National Trust. Lostwithiel the antiques capital of Cornwall. www.rametraders.co.uk Guildhall, Museum and Elliott's Shop. by the boom in copper mining. nearby Wharf presents cinema, music and drama. GATEWAY to key to map CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP Explore and Enjoy South East Cornwall Protected landscapes South Northcott Virginstow i Visitor information Canworthy Wheatley 63 32 Marshgate Water Boyton Bratton Train station N 1 B Bennacott Roadford Clovelly R iv h National Trust Otterham e Brazacott Reservoir us r hr Warbstow T O er Boscastle t iv M Trelash t R Museum / Heritage centre e 27 r Meldon Lesnewth y St. Giles on 16 Trevalga i Bridgetown the Heath Reservoir Castle / fort W E 0 Bridestowe 7 A3 9 3 North Petherwin Broadwoodwidger Sourton Historic monument Bossiney A Tremaine Cross Tintagel 8 8 3 3 Green Mining heritage area Head Treneglos A Tintagel Werrington S Historic house i Hallworthy Tresmeer Thrushelton 20 Yeolmbridge Garden Davidstow 11 Tregeare Egloskerry 6 Trewassa Lewdown Treknow 6 Stowford Theatre / cinema 2 y 3 a Trewarmett B w Ri A 3 gh ve 9 St. Stephens Portgate Church of interest Hi Tremail r 5 c Inn 11 ti y Lifton Tinhay COOMBE Lewtrenchard Start Point an tl TRENCHARD Wildlife / nature interest A LAUNCESTON e h LYDFORD Lydford T M Tt Vintage / steam train Treligga i GORGE Delabole St Clether Laneast Tregadillett H Market / Farmers’ Market Port Isaac Trewen 10 Coryton Bay 12 H Cycle Hire CAMELFORD 5 10 Marystow Crowdy Indoor Swimming Pool South Trewalder Reservoir Lawhitton 5 Polyphant Petherwin Chillaton Watersports Helstone Rough Tor Kelly Brentor 1 6 (1312ft - 400m) 8 Angling (check season / permit requirements) Watergate 3 Altarnun A Port Isaac Lewannick 27 vy r Brown Willy Ta Foot passenger ferry e (1377ft - 419m) 20 v r i Five Lanes ve R i 4 R St Teath A30 5 Vehicle ferry k 2 Mary Tavy n 3 Milton a 7 B Lezant Dunterton B336 Pendoggett L 2 Railway main line Michaelstow Abbot e D ENDSLEIGH Railway branch line STONE Dartmoor St Endellion n Trebullet Trelill 9 e CIRCLES 3 ll Treburley A 5 Preserved railway line A r Peter Tavy e iv North Walking and Cycling Routes R St Breward Bolventor Coad’s Green St Kew Hill R Lamerton St Tudy 12 iv Bodmin e These routes are numbered on the map from West to East. r 10 Row T R a iv m Sydenham Walking Routes 1 St Kew Highway e B3 3 Moor r 2 a Damerel F 57 r o T Town Trails w Kilmar Tor Bathpool t e (1280ft - 390m) B3357 5 y Bray Shop Stoke Climsland 1 South West Coast Path 8 TAVISTOCK
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Carthew 2 3 SEATON Plympton 6 Shire Hall, PL31 2DQ Tel: (01208) 76616 3 B Trethurgy 9 Devonport WHEAL St Veep St Martin VALLEY Pelynt 4 Fowey MARTYN Sheviock 37 2 2 Golant Seaton Antony A TORPOINT A38 5 South Street, PL23 1AR Tel: (01726) 833616 3 Penpoll SALTRAM St Blazey Tywardreath Downderry Crafthole 21 Launceston ST AUSTELL KILMINORTH Portwrinkle 27 Lanteglos WOODS LOOE St. John A379 White Hart Arcade, Broad Street, PL15 8AA i M Par A3082 Cremyll PINETUM Highway Trenewan M Tt Looe Bay 1 Tel: (01566) 772321 A3 i Elburton Tt 87 B3247 Drake’s Portlooe 20 Plymstock Liskeard FOWEY Bodinnick Hooe Brixton Mewan Freathy Millbrook MT. EDGCUMBE Island M HMS SCYLLA Foresters Hall, Pike Street, PL14 3JE Polkerris i ARTIFICIAL REEF 19 2 Plymouth Staddiscombe Tel: (01579) 349148 Charlestown Carlyon 3 Lansallos St George’s or Polgooth Polperro Kingsand Looe M Bay Polruan Looe Island Whitsand Bay Sound 1 Menabilly Cawsand Down The Guildhall, Fore Street, PL13 1AA Talland Bay Thomas Porthpean St Austell 1 1 Tel: (01503) 262072 Pencarrow 3 Bay Lostwithiel 7
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3 B Gribbin Head Liddicoat Road, PL22 0HA Tel: (01208) 872207 Wembury Newton Plymouth Penlee Ferrers Black Head 3-5 The Barbican, PL1 2LR Tel. (01752) 306330 HELIGAN Pentewan Rame Point 1 Head Noss Mayo Tavistock The Archway, Bedford Square, PL19 0AE Mevagissey Gara 1 Tel. (01822) 612938 Point Bay Base map courtesy of Visit Cornwall (www.visitcornwall.com). i Mevagissey (c) Cornwall Council. Designed and produced by Lovell Johns Ltd. Adapted by Graphic Words.