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The Tamar Valley is one of ten sites throughout Cornwall and West Devon that, as a whole, were granted World Heritage Status in 2006 for their historically significant Mining Landscape, dating from the period 1700 to 1914.
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The River Tamar and The Tamar Valley
The River Tamar, together with its tributaries the Rivers Tavy and Lynher, forms part of the ancient border
between the counties of Cornwall and Devon. The River runs almost sixty miles from the north coast near Bude,
south to Plymouth Sound and almost separates Cornwall from the rest of England. These three rivers form The Tamar
Valley, an area rich in unique habitats and cultural heritage. The Valley was designated as an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1995. In 2006 The Tamar Valley, together with nine other sites throughout Cornwall, was
assigned World Heritage Status in recognition of its importance as a cradle of the industrial revolution, now
identified by the mining landscape and remains.
Tin Mine, Broadgate
By Barry Gamble
The Tamar Valley has a history of supporting a diverse range of communities and businesses, and this tradition
extends to the present day. You will find many examples in the four towns of the Valley (Tavistock,
Launceston, Callington, Saltash) and many more tucked away down narrow lanes, hidden in woods and along side
the meandering rivers.
Tin Mine, Broadgate
By Barry Gamble
This website will help you find places to stay and things to do and all the other information about the area
and so provide you with a wonderful holiday.
Shamrock, River Tamar
By Barry Gamble
River Tamar
By Stephen Fryer
Shamrock, River Tamar
By Barry Gamble
River Tamar
By Stephen Fryer
- High quality hotels, bed and breakfast, self-catering, camping or caravanning accommodation
- Beautiful historic houses built using wealth generated by mining and market gardening
- Glorious gardens which take advantage of the mild climate
- Train, ferry, canoe and river boat trips
- Sailing and fishing
- Good walking, cycling routes and inspiring painting country
- Fascinating tin, copper and arsenic mining heritage
- Distinctive local foods, art and crafts
- Activities for all ages
- Interesting villages & country towns to visit
- Great pubs, cafes and restaurants
- Breathtaking scenery in a unique environment
- Rich and varied wildlife