THE railways of Cornwall offer some of the most scenic train journeys in Britain.
From stunning coastal views to rolling green countryside, heavily wooded valleys to fine river crossings, train travel in Devon and Cornwall offers a very different view of the two counties.
Serving picturesque small villages, historic market towns and bustling cities, the trains on Devon and Cornwall's great scenic railways provide a vital link for local people and allow tourists and visitors to explore fascinating places without a car, many off the usual tourist "beaten track".
The St Ives Bay Line- St Erth to St Ives
Starting at St Erth on the mainline, this beautiful line sweeps alongside the golden sands of Hayle Towans, through Carbis Bay and onto St. Ives with panoramic views of sandy beaches, craggy cliffs and the colourful harbour. In St Ives discover the maze of backstreets and alleyways teeming with little shops and art galleries.
The Looe Valley Line - Liskeard to Looe
The delightful Looe Valley Line is just 8 miles long and links the seaside town of Looe to the historic market town of Liskeard.
The line winds its way along a steep sided valley taking in beautiful wooded valleys carpeted with bluebells in the spring, then down towards Looe where for the last few miles the line hugs the estuary; great for spotting unusual birds when the tide is out!
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