Things to do in the Tamar Valley
There are a number of ways you might like to spend your time in the valley :
- Enjoy the river, either by hiring a rowing boat with outboard motor, taking a guided canoe trip, or helping to sail a small gaff-rigged boat.
- Take a scenic train journey on the Tamar Valley Line, from Gunnislake down to Plymouth, maybe stopping off at one or two of the small villages en route for something to eat and drink.
- See the area at a slower pace by taking advantage of numerous public footpaths ( including the Tamar Trail ) and a couple of cycle routes, or even in a hot air balloon.
- Fish for salmon or sea trout on one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the country.
- Visit one of the numerous gardens and nurseries throughout the area.
For information about places to visit and things to do within the Tamar Valley, click on the links to the right, or visit the websites of the Tamar Valley AONB, who have a series of pages dedicated to suggested days out, or the Tamar Valley Tourism Association.
Places to visit in Cornwall and Devon
Beyond the valley, and within easy reach of it, Cornwall and Devon offer much to see and do, including :
- The wide, open spaces of Bodmin and Dartmoor.
- Miles of coast paths with sandy beaches, small coves, tiny fishing villages built around natural harbours within the high cliffs, from which you might spot seals, dolphins or even basking shark.
- Many grand old houses with beautiful gardens that benefit from being located on the edge of the Gulf Stream, and so support extraordinary tropical plants.
- Remains of intense mining activities, whose technological inventions were at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution and exported worldwide.
- A new wave of small food and drink producers who are responsible for this part of the country fast developing a reputation for excellent produce based upon the simple principles of sustainability, quality ingredients and enthusiasm.
- The world famous Eden Project ( 45 minutes drive ).
For information about places to visit and things to do within Cornwall generally, please see the Cornwall Tourism Website.
If there is anything in particular that you would like information about, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to help.
