Did you know Cornwall once played a vital role in keeping London Zoo’s Giant Pandas well fed? 🐼🌿 As shown in this 1980s news footage, bamboo grown on the Menabilly Estate near Fowey was harvested by local Scouts and sent by train to London to feed the Zoo’s famous residents. Week after week, 1st Polkerris and Tywardreath scouts (now the Polkerris Scout Group) cut, bundled and delivered bamboo to Par station, where it travelled up to London as part of a unique community effort that lasted decad

🥾 Walk of the Month - Bere Alston to Bere Ferrers Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth for a 7.5-mile countryside adventure, part of the Tamara Coast to Coast Way and Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. Enjoy picturesque riverside, peaceful woodland and rural views before finishing in the charming village of Bere Ferrers - perfect for a well-earned meal by the fire at the Olde Plough Inn! Walk courtesy of Tamar Valley National Landscape. Plan your trip: https://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/

🎉 Big news - The Tamar Valley Line has just been named the UK’s most scenic train journey by travel expert group, hoppa, and it’s easy to see why! Analysing ticket prices and TripAdvisor reviews, they ranked Britain’s top scenic rail routes, awarding the Tamar Valley Line a score of 9.05 out of 10 – taking the top spot. From Plymouth, the line winds through the countryside, crosses the striking Calstock Viaduct, and opens up views of the Tamar Valley that feel a world away from the city, in und

17K views · 436 reactions | Steam trains will be back on Tuesday when we switch to our Blue Timetable. Throughout October, trains will depart from Bodmin General 4 times a day at 10.45, 12.00, 13.35 and 14.50 every Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday. A unique and special opportunity to step back in time and experience the wonderful era of steam aboard our full size heritage carriages. #cornwall #Bodmin #daysoutcornwall #heritagerailway | Bodmin Railway | Facebook

28K views · 148 reactions | A steam railway attraction in Cornwall is looking for a new locomotive driver, a unique job that rarely comes up. Lappa Valley at St Newlyn East near Newquay attracts 100,000 people each year who come to ride its miniature trains. The job is described as an ''extremely rare and unique opportunity'' to join the attraction as a Locomotive Driver and Rolling Stock Fitter. More on this story here: https://shorturl.at/hwPR9 | ITV News West Country | Facebook

284K views · 14K reactions | Restoring 1920's Live Steam Locomotive | S. Saint | Facebook