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Heritage & Scenic Rail Experiences in Devon

Devon offers several premier scenic railway experiences, ranging from riverside heritage steam lines to coastal routes on the national rail network. Below is a guide to the most popular trips.

National Rail Scenic Routes
For travel on standard trains using a regular ticket or railcard, these routes are highly recommended:
The Riviera Line: Exeter to Paignton, famous for running right along the sea wall at Dawlish.
The Tarka Line: Exeter to Barnstaple, following the river valleys of the Yeo and Taw.
The Tamar Valley Line: Plymouth to Gunnislake, crossing the historic

    Featured Attractions

    South Devon Railway

    South Devon Railway

    South Devon Railway (Heritage Steam) What it is: A multi-award-winning heritage steam railway running along a former Great…

    Dartmouth Steam Railway

    Dartmouth Steam Railway

    Dartmouth Steam Railway (Coastal & River) What it is: A scenic heritage line combining steam travel with stunning…

    Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

    Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

    Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (Narrow Gauge) What it is: A lovingly restored narrow-gauge railway set in the heart…

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