Links

Local Links

Classic CottagesA handpicked selection of holiday cottages near Launceston.
Cornish Traditional CottagesCornish Traditional Cottages provide quality self catering holiday accommodation throughout Cornwall.
Cornish Welcome ToursTailor-made tours of Devon and Cornwall for individuals or small groups.
Cornwall Council TRAC ProjectA scheme to create a new multi-user trail between Launceston and Egloskerry.
Cornwall Public Transport InformationA website detailing all forms of public transport in Cornwall.
Dingles Fairground Heritage CentreHome of the National Fairground Collection, a few miles away from us in Lifton, Devon.
Fentrigan Manor FarmSelf-catering holiday cottages.
Georgie AdamsLocal author Georgie Adams lives in the Kensey Valley, her house overlooking the railway. Inspired by the steam railway and the wildlife in the valley, she has written a popular series of children's books - 'The Railway Rabbits'.
Hidden Valley Discovery ParkAdventure park near Launceston, featuring crystal challenges, miniature railway and secret garden.
Launceston CastleVisible from the railway, Launceston's 13th Century castle.
Newmills Farm ParkOur neighbours at Newmills - well worth a visit.
Paul Corin's Magnificent Music MachinesA collection of player pianos, organs and a Wurlitzer, all played daily for visitors, near Liskeard.
South Cornwall CottagesFarm & Cottage Holidays
Visit LauncestonThe official tourist information site for Launceston.
Western GreyhoundOperator of a number of local bus routes.
Wheatley FarmBed and Breakfast and Holiday Cottages near Bude.

Railway Links


Bodmin and Wenford Railway7 mile standard gauge steam railway running from Bodmin, Cornwall.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway SocietySociety which supports the world-famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India
Dartmoor RailwayStandard gauge railway running along the edge of Dartmoor from Okehampton.
Dartmouth Steam RailwayStandard gauge steam railway running between Paignton and Dartmouth in South Devon.
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland RailwaysTwo narrow gauge railways in North Wales, offering a 40 mile trip through the heart of Snowdownia. Home of 'Lyd' which visited us in 2009.
GertrudeWebsite for 'Gertrude', an Andrew Barclay steam locomotive which visited us in 2009.
Helston RailwayCornwall's newest preserved railway, at Trevarno Gardens near Helston.
Heritage Railway AssociatonA guide to the entire heritage railway scene (including tramways and cliff railways) in the UK and Ireland.
Lappa Valley Steam RailwayNarrow gauge steam railway - with many additional attractions - located near Newquay.
Leighton Buzzard RailwayNarrow gauge railway in Bedfordshire, originally built in 1919 to carry sand.
Lynton & Barnstaple RailwayA short narrow gauge railway on Exmoor, aiming to restore the long lost railway between Lynton and Barnstaple.
Narrow Gauge NetA website for enthusiasts of UK narrow gauge railways, including a free downloadable magazine.
Old Kiln Light RailwayA narrow gauge railway in Surrey
South Devon RailwayStandard gauge steam railway running alongside the River Dart in South Devon.
Talyllyn RailwayThe first preserved railway in the world, running from Tywyn in Mid Wales.
Vale of Rheidol RailwayNarrow gauge steam railway running from Aberystwyth in Mid Wales.


All links are provided in good faith and we take no responsibility for the content of the websites linked to here. If you have a suggestion for a link which may be appropriate to include here, please let us know by emailing our webmaster Charlie O'Mahoney.

 

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