Things To Do

Our recommendations for days out and places to eat in Devon and Cornwall within a 30 mile radius of the old station

The Cheesewring

The Cheesewring

  • 9.2 miles
  • PL14 5AT

Perched on the edge of a quarry, The Cheesewring takes its name from the process used to create cider by pressing bags of apples, also known as cheeses, together

Created by erosion over millions of years, the wind and rain eating into the cracks formed when the rock solidified. Similar formations can be found on tors all over Cornwall, but this is the most iconic. The Cheesewring can be found north of the village of Minions on the south side of Bodmin Moor, Stowes Hill, on which the Cheesewring stands is home to a Neolithic encampment, it’s 6000 year old collapsed walls encircling the summit

  • Park in one of the two car parks and head north along well walked paths. It’s best to approach from the western (lefthand) side
  • Dog friendly
Brentor Church, Brentor

Brentor Church, Brentor

Brent Tor is one of the most impressive rock outcrops in Dartmoor with St Michael’s Church perched at its top, it makes a distinctive and famous silhouette on the Dartmoor skyline and is a clearly visible landmark on the horizon viewed from Old Luckett Station

The tor is unusual as it is one of the few on Dartmoor not to be made of granite. In fact, it is formed from basaltic lava which flowed some 350 million years ago into a shallow sea that covered the area during the Lower Carboniferous and Devonian periods. As the lavas flowed out into the sea some solidified into globular masses known as pillow lavas. Others were broken up by explosive contact with the sea water

This lava formed a mound on the sea floor which was then eroded by sea currents with the resulting debris being washed down the slopes of the mound. Debris of this nature can still be seen loose on the southern slopes of the tor

Beautiful 360 degrees views. Highly recommended for photographers, romantics, walkers and dog walkers

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
National Trust Lydford Gorge

National Trust Lydford Gorge

  • 12 miles
  • EX20 4BH

We recommend visiting the National Trust website to plan your visit
The deepest river gorge in the South West with 30m high waterfall
There are four walking trails: The Devil’s Cauldron Trail, The Waterfall Trail, The full Lydford Gorge Trail and The Railway Path – all are recommended

It’s a wonderful place to visit and beautiful at any time of year

  • Free parking
  • Dogs are permitted on a lead only
The Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale

The Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale

We recommend a visit to this beautifully located 17th century inn for breakfast lunch or dinner. Booking recommended

A choice of bracing walks close by to prepare for or indeed walk off your pint or meal…

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
Port Eliot House and Gardens, St Germans

Port Eliot House and Gardens, St Germans

We recommend visiting the website to plan your visit and to check the upcoming events calendar

You can arrange a tour of the house and gardens, there is also a cafe and shop a range of events take place here across the year

The House at Port Eliot has been lived in for over 1000 years and believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited dwelling in the UK and full of the accumulated treasures of such a long history

The many varied rooms includes works by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Van Dyck as well as a vast mural by South West England’s most celebrated 20th century artist, Robert Lenkiewicz

Once home to Augustinian monks and having survived confiscation by Charles I, Port Eliot is a unique treasure trove with the rare distinction of being a Grade 1 listed house with Grade1 listed gardens
The earliest written reference to Port Eliot is in a 9th century Cornish liturgical fragment kept at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. It refers to Ecclesia Lnanledensia, which is considered the pre-Christian name of this place

The exact date of the foundation of St Germans priory is uncertain; probably it belonged to the Brito-Celtic age, and possibly even to the time of the great Germanus himself, who is likely to have been directly or indirectly the founder of the House

  • Ample Parking (anything from free upwards – depending on the event)
  • Dog friendly (depending on the event)
Alder Vineyard

Alder Vineyard

Recommended for a vineyard tour and for lunch in the cafe, they also have seasonal events, always worth checking their website to see if there’s an event that takes your fancy…

There’s a small shop within the restaurant where you can buy drink, food, cookbooks and cook/dining ware etc

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
Siblyback Lake

Siblyback Lake

Surrounded by the striking backdrop of Bodmin Moor, Siblyback Lake is a great spot for a day out. There is a wide range of activities at the lake, including: kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing. You can also hire Watersport equipment or indeed launch your own equipment

There’s also plenty of fun and free things to do, for walkers, runner’s and cyclists there’s a three mile round lake path, the path, which runs adjacent to the lake, passes by the impressive Siblyback Dam and through woodlands, it’s an idyllic location to get outdoors and breathe in some fresh air. Siblyback is home to a variety of wildlife, there’s a bird-hide and an amazing array of flora and fauna

  • Free parking
  • Dog friendly
Burrator Resevoir

Burrator Reservoir

  • 16 miles
  • PL20 6PE

Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor National Park, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Free Parking
The Beach House, Seaton

The Beach House, Seaton

Seaton Beach is dog friendly all year round, it’s a 40 minutes drive from The Old Station and we love nothing better than putting the dogs in the car and heading to the beach for a dog walk before visiting this wonderful restaurant, It’s one of our local favourites, we recommend ordering a drink, sitting back and enjoying the view… and then savouring the fabulous food. Breakfast and Sunday lunch is superb here too.

Booking essential

  • Free Parking by the beach
  • Dog friendly
Dartmoor Inn, Lydford

The Dartmoor Inn, Lydford

If you’re planning a day out in Dartmoor National Park or maybe visiting National Trust’s Lydford Gorge, we’d highly recommend The Dartmoor Inn, for lunch or dinner – it’s a wonderful restaurant, ideal for foodies, open Wednesday to Sunday, great menu one of our personal favourites. Booking essential.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Free Parking
Luckett Train Outline

The Signal Box and The Sidings offer a unique staycation in rural Cornwall with your own private hot tub and stunning panoramic view of Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley (AONB), perfectly complemented by a touch of railway nostalgia.

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