Tamar Trails Outdoor Activity Centre

Activities

Tamar Trails Centre is a premier outdoor destination featuring walking mining trails, mountain biking and lots of family-friendly outdoor activities!

Opening Times

The Trails and car park are open every day, dawn till dusk. The Beech Cafe and toilets are open on Saturday mornings 8.30-11.30am

Please check the centre's website for most up to date opening times.

Accessibility

Dog Friendly

Tamar Trails Centre is a fantastic destination situated near the Devon-Cornwall border, offering visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, industrial heritage, and outdoor adventure. This beautiful area is renowned for its extensive network of walking and cycling trails that wind through historic mining landscapes and woodlands.

One of the highlights of Tamar Trails is the opportunity to explore walking mining trails that showcase the region’s rich mining history. These trails take you past old mine workings, engine houses, and dramatic rugged coastline, providing a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall and Devon’s industrial past. Interpretive signs along the routes offer insights into the mining heritage, making it an educational experience for all the family.

Beyond walking, Tamar Trails offers a variety of activities suitable for visitors of all ages and interests. Mountain biking enthusiasts will find expertly maintained trails ranging from beginner to advanced levels, while families can enjoy gentle strolls and picnic spots amidst the beautiful rolling hills. The centre also features play areas for children, tree surfing, archery, axe throwing and much more, plus it has a café serving local produce, and bike hire facilities to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.

For nature lovers, Tamar Trails is a wonderful place to spot local wildlife and appreciate the stunning scenery of the South West England countryside.

Location

Directions

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KAkmN2ebNniGS3NJ8

Address

Woodlands, Tavistock PL19 8JE, UK

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01822 833409

www.tamartrails.co.uk

info@tamartrails.co.uk

Driving from our parks

Tamar View: 3.4 miles / 11 mins
Notter Bridge: 13.46 miles / 26 mins

Rating

★★★★★4.5

Based on 657 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: January 6, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Nick Crocker

10 months ago

Great place for dog walking. Living locally it's a regular outing. Parking charge is reasonable, cash or "paybyphone" app, the machine doesn't take cards. When the cafe is open it does drinks and snacks and the toilets are available. Other times there are miles of forest, nature's toilet. For kids there's the tree surfing and adventure stuff near the carpark. Check the web site for details.

StreetZips

a year ago

An awesome place to walk or cycle amongst the mining heritage. The views are stunning and there are many information boards telling you about the history of the area.
Parking is great too £2.40 all day!

Andrew Spicer

a year ago

We started at the Tamar Trails centre sawmills car park, then walked towards blanchdown wood and up to mineral railway trail followed that all the way round back to where we started, about a 2hrs walk and just under 9km, lovely walk and scenery will go back, much enjoyed, and a well diserved cuppa tea at the centre.

paul tomlinson

a year ago

It is a nice place to walk and you can ride the trails. And if you have a horse you can ride some trails as well. Lovely views and some history about a place. And when you are done with all that there is a nice cafe that does nice coffee and cakes and the kids or dogs can get a nice ice cream as well.

Fiona Taylor

2 years ago

Our first time visiting for the Halloween trail. Brilliant place. There is so much to do here. They also have tree surfing, which looked amazing.
I tried to book online but had trouble. So I emailed and they replied swiftly and it was all sorted out.
Recommend wearing wellies or boots as it was wet and muddy obviously! Didn't put anyone off as it was really busy.
There's a small cafe. We called in on the way out. Very small menu, but decent cuppa. The best apple cake I have ever tasted. All 4 of us had something different and not one complaint. It was lovely.
I have to give a massive shout out to the young girl who was serving in the cafe. It got busy very quickly and she was amazing. Very calm and polite. She managed the queue really well until someone was free to come and help.
All the staff were great. Friendly and knowledgeable.
Good couple of hours.