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GETTING ABOUT THE TAMAR VALLEY<br />
<strong>Drawn</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> are keen <strong>to</strong> promote <strong>the</strong> use of<br />
sustainable transport. On this page you will find details<br />
of public transport which we would encourage you <strong>to</strong><br />
use whenever possible <strong>to</strong> reach some of <strong>the</strong> venues.<br />
The Tamar <strong>Valley</strong> Line, run by First Great Western,<br />
is a scenic route between Plymouth and Gunnislake<br />
which also s<strong>to</strong>ps at Bere Als<strong>to</strong>n and Cals<strong>to</strong>ck.<br />
There is also a train from Plymouth <strong>to</strong> Saltash.<br />
The Cremyll ferry is a charming foot ferry, near <strong>the</strong><br />
Royal William Yard, which connects Plymouth <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Rame Peninsula, with a bus <strong>to</strong> Millbrook and Rame:<br />
tel. 01752 253153 and see www.cremyll-ferry.co.uk<br />
Both First Buses and Plymouth City Bus operate<br />
between Plymouth and Tavis<strong>to</strong>ck and surrounding<br />
areas; First Buses and Plymouth City Bus both operate<br />
between Calling<strong>to</strong>n and Tavis<strong>to</strong>ck, and villages<br />
in between.<br />
You could even take a boat from Plymouth’s his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
Barbican <strong>to</strong> Cals<strong>to</strong>ck, or <strong>to</strong> Cawsand on <strong>the</strong> Rame<br />
Peninsula. Some s<strong>to</strong>p at Saltash.<br />
For all public transport information phone Traveline<br />
on 0871 22 22 33 or visit www.travelinesw.com<br />
To discover more about <strong>the</strong> beautiful Tamar <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and <strong>the</strong><br />
Cornish Mining World Heritage Site please visit<br />
www.tamarvalley.org.uk<br />
www.cornish-mining.org.uk<br />
Getting about in Plymouth<br />
Plymouth operates three Park and Ride venues at<br />
Coypool, The George and Milehouse, with<br />
services running every 10 <strong>to</strong> 12 minutes.<br />
Train links range from <strong>the</strong> mainline Padding<strong>to</strong>n –<br />
Penzance service <strong>to</strong> local access from Gunnislake<br />
<strong>to</strong> that from Looe, Saltash, etc. Fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
information from Traveline as above.<br />
If travelling long distances <strong>to</strong> Plymouth also<br />
consider National Express Coaches, tel. 0871<br />
781 8181: <strong>the</strong>ir Disabled Travel Helpline<br />
on 08717 818179; for <strong>the</strong> hard of hearing a<br />
textphone is available on 01214 550 086.<br />
The Plymouth City Bus Company offers services<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> city and an information hotline on<br />
01752 662271 or visit <strong>the</strong>ir Travel Centre is<br />
32, Royal Parade, Plymouth.<br />
Finally, it may help you <strong>to</strong> know that <strong>the</strong>re are ferry<br />
services from Torpoint <strong>to</strong> Plymouth for cars.<br />
Please visit www.tamarcrossings.org.uk<br />
There is also a boat bus between Mount<br />
Batten and <strong>the</strong> Barbican in Plymouth.<br />
All information is correct at <strong>the</strong> time of<br />
publication. <strong>Drawn</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> is not<br />
responsible for any variations.<br />
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