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Sustainable Transport – More Info
Consider making your journey part of your holiday experience by using greener forms of transport, from bikes ot ferries, steam trains, a horse, or your feet..Car free days out are by subject and by district, each district has the same general information and subjects:
For general tourist information Cornwall go to:
www.visitcornwall.co.uk
Public Transport in Cornwall:
Cornwall Public Transport Information
Park and Ride scheme Truro:
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=43776
Truronian offers a range of bus services in mid-Cornwall and publish a -Days out by bus- brochure
Western Greyhound operates in East/North of Cornwall
First operate a high frequency network of bus services across Devon & Cornwall with a range of unlimited daily travel and season tickets to suit all requirements.
Train information
As of 1st April 2008 the Nationwide Concessionary Fares scheme begins. Currently, people over 60 and those with certain disabilities are eligible for free travel within their own travel concession authority area. As the districts in Cornwall formed a partnership with the County Council, residents of Cornwall who have Concessionary Fares passes can travel around the county for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, as of 1st April 2008, the Nationwide Concessionary Fares scheme means that the same eligible people will be able to travel anywhere in England on local bus services for free. Residents travelling within their own area can travel at the times published within their local scheme area – in Cornwall this is 24/7 but in other areas it may be the statutory minimum (after 0930). However, those people travelling outside of their area will only be able to travel after 0930. For example:
Cornish Concessionary Fares pass holders travelling from Truro to Newquay can travel at any time of the day as the journey is within Cornwall
Cornish Concessionary Fares pass holders could go on holiday to the Lake District and enjoy free local bus travel after 0930
Pass holders from the Lake District visiting Cornwall would be able to enjoy free local bus travel after 0930.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Over50s/TravelAndLeisure/TravellingAtHomeAndAbroad/DG_10026845
Caradon District Council
Caradon District Council is the Local Authority for the Caradon District, situated in South East Cornwall. The District covers an area of 256 square miles including over 20 miles of the South Cornwall coast and bounded to the west and east by the rivers Fowey and Tamar, extends north to include the southern half of Bodmin Moor.
Website links for information on:
Bike:
http://www.pedalbacktheyears.info
http://www.strollbacktheyears.info
Horse: http://www.intocornwall.com/features/horseriding.asp
Trains: http://www.carfreedaysout.com/news/fares.htm
http://www.railaletrail.com/
Walking: www.looevalleywalking.com
http://www.pedalbacktheyears.info
http://www.strollbacktheyears.info
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5350
Suggestions: www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Carrick District Council
The District of Carrick comprises an area of 178 square miles, extending from the north to the south coasts across the Cornish peninsula. The District was created in 1974 by the amalgamation of the areas covered by the former Truro City Council, Falmouth Borough, Penryn Borough and Truro Rural District Councils.
Bike: http://www.pedalbacktheyears.info
http://www.strollbacktheyears.info
Boat: The Fal River Links work with 17 boat operators, two trains and 20 buses routes in the area.A free copy of the fal river links brochure can be downloaded from http://www.falriverlinks.co.uk/html/contact.html and lists all the car free options in the Fal & Helford area plus 10 ideas for car free days out.In partnership with Treasure Trails they have also launched a new car free Treasure Trail for families to explore the towns of Falmouth, Truro and the river in between.
http://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/trails/cornwall/bespoke/falriver/
Horse: http://www.intocornwall.com/features/horseriding.asp
Train: http://www.carfreedaysout.com/news/fares.htm
Walking:http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5350
Suggestions::
How about exploring the mineral tramways trails by foot, bike or horse?
By next year the Mineral Tramways Heritage Project will have created over 30 miles (60km) of largely traffic-free trails for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, all lacing their way through the Camborne and Redruth mining district. This area now enjoys World Heritage Site status, having produced half of Cornwall's metal output during the 19th century.
Three trails already exist including the Great Flat Lode and Coast to Coast trails, the latter following as closely as possible the tramway and railway routes used to convey ore and vital supplies to and from the area's many tin and copper mines to its ports of Devoran on the south coast and Portreath on the north. These trails enable you to sample unique mining landscapes - including internationally important and newly conserved mine sites, special wildlife and tremendous views - away from the crowds. More info on Cornwall.gov.uk/mineral-tramways
www.treasuretrails.co.uk
North Cornwall District Council
North Cornwall District Council, was created in 1974 by the merger of the former Boroughs of Bodmin and Launceston, the Urban District of Bude-Stratton and the Rural Districts of Wadebridge and Padstow; Camelford; Stratton and Launceston.
Bike: http://www.pedalbacktheyears.info
http://www.strollbacktheyears.info
Horse: http://www.intocornwall.com/features/horseriding.asp
Train: http://www.carfreedaysout.com/news/fares.htm
Walking:http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5350
Suggestions:: The Coast & Countryside Service for NCDC produce town & village trails, circular walks and coast path walk leaflets priced 50p to £1. They are able to help visitors plan public transport links and offer expert advice on walks in our area.They also produce an annual paper called Coast Lines - you may be interested in the Guided Walk section which covers the whole of North Cornwall. It is also available on the www.ncdc.gov.uk website, under our coast and countryside department.
They have good bus links from Bude to Truro, taking in Boscastle, Tintagel, Crackington Haven, Port Isaac, Port Gaverne, Polzeath, Port Quinn, St Endellion etc with hourly or bi-hourly services with the WesternGreyhound 584/587 service.
www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com
tintagelvc@btconnect.com
www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Penwith District Council
The District of Penwith comprises the most westerly part of mainland Britain. This compact area (30,356 hectares, 117 square miles) has a unique atmosphere, and a diverse character. It offers a variety of landscapes from European 'Blue Flag' beaches to moorland, quaint villages and picturesque harbour villages.
General:
Days out in West Cornwall by boot, bus and branchline
http://www.visit-westcornwall.com/558_touristinformation.htm
Bike: http://www.pedalbacktheyears.info
http://www.strollbacktheyears.info
Boat: Silver Dolphin's visitor centre do training and research on local marine life so people can come in anytime to see the work they do. They run Cornish Marine Life Rescue, a dolphin rescue group and offer training for volunteers. They also run workshops for groups from BTCV on pollution and rubbish on beaches and are studying the effect that the seas warming has on the local marine life.
Horse: http://www.intocornwall.com/features/horseriding.asp
Train: http://www.carfreedaysout.com/news/fares.htm
http://www.railaletrail.com/
Walking: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5350
Suggestions:Things to do from Penzance without a car:
-Starting from Penzance, walk coastal path from Lands End to Porthcurno. -Go to Minack theatre. Use buses.
- Bodmin steam railway get there on train.
- Town trail in Penzance
- Trengwainton gardens from Penzance or St Just by bus St Michael's Mount by bus from Penzance or St Ives or helston/Falmouth/Truro Eden project from Penzance to St Autell by train and connecting bus (little publicised, did it the other day and very easy) Open top bus on north coast in summer Bus to St Ives beaches, Tate Gallery etc Cycle track to Marazion or Mousehole from Penzance - cycle or walk Bus to Mousehole, walk to Lamorna, bus back.
- Bus to Gurnards Head, walk to Zennor either along coast oath, or across fields, lunch. Continue to St Ives Swim in Jubilee Pool in Penzance Walk along beach to St Michael's Mount - all year possibility Bus to Marazion marsh bird sanctuary Visit Truro on train. Take boat to Falmouth (in summer), return to Truro by train. www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Horse: http://www.intocornwall.com/features/horseriding.asp
Train: http://www.carfreedaysout.com/news/fares.htm
Walking:http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5350
Visitors staying in Mevagissey can walk to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The route is signposted and takes you past the former Heligan Mill and up through Heligan Woods. The walk takes about 40 minutes or there is a regular bus service which takes only 5 minutes.
Visitors can also take a trip on the new Mevagissey to Fowey Ferry which takes about 40 minutes. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around Fowey or there are lovely walks around Gribbin Head or the Bodinnick Ferry takes you to Polruan. www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk/
Visitors staying at Chark Farm often walk to Lanhydrock House using the beautiful woodland paths, spend the day there and walk back. I found out today that if you have a dog with you and wish to visit inside the house, there is a shady corner where dogs can be left with shelter and water.
Some of our guests cycle to Eden Project, taking between 35 minutes and one and a half hours (depending on fitness levels!) There are also lovely walks and cycle rides in the immediate area. Helman Tor is a favourite place - it's like a mini Bodmin Moor with its granite outcrops, and on a clear day you can see both North and South coasts, and almost to Dartmoor in the distance.
Other guests bring their own horses with them to stay, and ride in the Luxulyan Valley, or with permits in the National Trust Lanhydrock grounds.
Thanks to:www.charkcountryholidays.co.uk
Council of the Isles of Scilly
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