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Free activities at the Tamar Trails this February Half Term

Family walking Tamar Trails

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

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Devon Great Consols… Then & Now – Guided Walk

Join a guided walk along some of the Tamar Trails network to explore the restored industrial remains at Devon Great Consols mine, the biggest copper mine in Europe just 100 years ago. Rick Stewart, Mining Historian, will explain all about one of the most important mines of the Tamar Valley area. Walk is steep in some sections but on a good trail surface. Suitable for off road mobility scooter (Tramper available to hire from Treesurfers – Please book in advance)

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Exploring the Tamar Trails, A Devon Great Consols Adventure

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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Migration Matters – Guided Walk

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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