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Enjoy a fascinating walking tour to discover the beautiful quays and coastal paths of Cornwall and Devon. Walk the scenic Mineral Railway Trail, explore Plymouth's waterfront on foot, and complete the amazing coastal path from Looe to Polperro. Step back in time at the fascinating Morwellham Quay, visit the historical Mount Edgcumbe House & Gardens, and enjoy free time to explore the picturesque fishing village of Polperro.
View Dates & Book5 days from £629
DEPARTS
Tuesday 6 May 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Step back in time at the fascinating Morwellham Quay
Ride the George & Charlotte Copper Mine train
Walk the scenic Mineral Railway Trail from Gunnislake
Explore Plymouth’s waterfront from the historic Barbican
Sail across to Mount Edgcumbe to explore the historical house and gardens
Journey on the beautiful rural branch line to Looe
Complete the amazing coastal walk from Looe to Polperro
Enjoy free time to explore the picturesque fishing village of Polperro
Also included in your Tour Fare:
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Journey from your home station to Plymouth and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Copthorne Hotel, our base for the next four nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
After breakfast this morning, we take the train to Gunnislake and transfer to the Tamar Trails Centre where we join the Mineral Railway Trail and walk the scenic route through woodland to Morwellham Quay. Here we step back in time in the Victorian Village and discover the conditions the miners lived and worked in with fascinating exhibits and workshops before we ride the train through the Geroge and Charlotte copper mine. Afterwards, we return by road to Gunnislake Station for our journey back to Plymouth in time for our evening meal.
Walking Activity: Approx. 5km
DAY 3
Today, we walk the waterfront from our hotel starting at the historic Barbican, past the Hoe, and into the Royal William Yard where we board our ferry to Mount Edgcumbe. On arrival at Cremyll, we can explore the historical house with its revolutionary design and stroll the unique gardens through layers of gardening history. Afterwards, we may be able to visit the miniature 5" narrow-gauge railway (subject to opening and volunteers) before returning by ferry to Barbican for our evening meal.
Walking Activity: Approx. 5km
DAY 4
This morning, we travel by train over Brunel's Saltash Bridge to Liskeard where we change trains to journey along one of the prettiest rural branch lines in Britain, twisting, turning, and hugging the riverside to the estuary at Looe. From here, we walk the stunning cliff top route to Polperro, a picturesque fishing village where we enjoy some free time. You may wish to have lunch in one of the quaint cafés or visit the delightful Polperro Model Village before returning by road to Looe for our train back to Plymouth where we enjoy our final evening meal together.
Walking Activity: Approx. 9km
DAY 5
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Plymouth and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
HOTEL
Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth
Situated in the heart of the city, the Copthorne Hotel offers a popular restaurant serving delicious cuisine, a relaxing bar, and a fitness suite. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Paddington | £845 | £769 |
| Greater London | £849 | £775 |
| South of England | £879 | £795 |
| East Anglia | £875 | £785 |
| South West | £775 | £715 |
| Heart of England | £859 | £775 |
| Midlands | £899 | £759 |
| Yorkshire | £965 | £809 |
| North East | £1,029 | £839 |
| North West | £935 | £789 |
| South Wales | £1,015 | £779 |
| North Wales | £949 | £789 |
| Scotland | £1,139 | £919 |
*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.
£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards
Join & Leave at Hotel £639
Single Room Supplement £150
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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