Our top tips on Free activities for everyone in the family to do at the Tamar Trails From kids activity sheets to biking – bring the dog, explore on foot….just come and enjoy this amazing landscape which is free for every one to use! Biking The trails are really varied here; we have flat routes that are good for children and buggies, albeit with the occasional muddy section. And steeper more technical routes for the more adventurous families and mountain bikers. Overall
[read more]Join Richard Hibbert in exploring the Tamar Trails. An exciting afternoon of exploration, looking at how mammals such as Dormice, Squirrels and Hedgehogs prepare for winter, and how this coincides with the availability of seeds, nuts and fruit. Richard will guide you around the Tamar Trails and carry out activities along the way so you can really get to grips with nature. Enjoy shelter building, bug hunting, animal tracking, bird calling and much more. Suitable for all ages. Please note
[read more]Enjoy a guided tour of one mile around Bedford United, to discover the history & archaeology of this mine site. Rick Stewart, Mining Historian, will bring to life one of the most important copper mines of the Tamar Valley area, with his knowledge and expertise. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover one of the lastest additions to the Tamar Trail network. Please note there is a small parking charge of £2 at the Trails Centre. Booking essential please call
[read more]Join the Tamar Community Trust and Friends of the Tamar Valley for a leisurely walk from the Tamar Trails Centre to Devon Great Consols and Scrub Tor on a variety of the Tamar Trails. This 7-8 mile walk takes about 4 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, waterproofs and picnic. Walk is steep in some sections. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Suitable for children over 10 years.
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A fabulous opportunity to have a guided walk along the Tamar Trails with bird and wildlife expert Richard Hibbert. Join him for a walk through the woods and discover which autumn birds are migrating to and from the area. There will be a chance to stop, listen and contemplate, as well as ask questions along the way. Please note there is a small parking charge of £2 at the Trails Centre, and sturdy footwear is recommended. Booking is essential, please
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Tamar Grow Local Producers Market will be at the Tamar Trails Centre on 26th October 2013. Come along and sample some of the Tamar Valleys most scrumptious food and drink. An array of locally made mustards, crisps, flour, apple juice and honey as well as a great selection of seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers. Come and feast your senses with this fab market. Free entry.
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As part of our Family Fun Day, Tree Surfers are offering taster sessions on all activities!!! Try out our HIGH ROPES COURSE, 1 hour £10! See if you like the thrill of tackling obstacles high up in the woodland canopy. ZIP-WIRE £5! Conquer a rather tall tree and enjoy a speedy flight through the canopy back down to the ground. TREE-JUMP £5! Get your fix of adrenalin by scaling a tree and leaping off the platform for a freefall ride down to the ground. ARCHERY £5!
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Come along to our Autumn Festival Family Fun Day at the Tamar Trails Centre! Here are some of the exciting FREE activities we have going on throughout the day: – Pumpkin Carving – Tamar Valley Apple Pressing – Tamar Valley Apple Bobbing – Den Building – Fire Starting – Bushcrafts around the campfire – Face painting We also have a couple of fantastic crafty workshops going on: – Paper Lantern Making – Wood Whittling & Carving – Living Willow Workshops
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