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Tarka Line otterThe Tarka Line

Experience the beauty of the Devonshire countryside. Travelling by train takes you on a journey running 39 miles between the Cathedral City of Exeter and the historic market towns of Crediton and Barnstaple.

The Tarka line is one of the country's most scenic rural branch lines and follows the course of the Yeo and Taw valleys, offering picturesque views of the Tarka countryside.

Click on the names of each of the pubs to visit our pub pages and find out more.

Please note - The Check Inn is now known as The Lamb and is closed for refurbishment. Claims for all souvenirs with all 17 other pubs will be accepted.

Tarka Line map

Contact the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership:

e-mail railpart@plymouth.ac.uk
tel/fax: (01752) 233094

Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership,
School of Geography,
University of Plymouth,
Plymouth PL4 8AA

Other Useful Sites

Once you have browsed this site you may find some of the information contained in the following sites useful:
www.greatscenicrailways.com
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
www.traveline.co.uk
www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk
www.discoverdevon.com
www.camra.co.uk

 

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All trails valid throughout 2009!
You can also ride the the Heart of Wessex Line Rail Ale Trail between Bristol and Weymouth - click the symbol below to visit their site.
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Tarka Line leaflet

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