Railways of Somerset & the Devon Coast

Make your own way to our hotel, where you meet our Tour Manager and enjoy a relaxing evening.

This morning we board our coach and travel to the picturesque village of Bishops Lydeard to join the West Somerset Railway to Minehead.  The route follows over 20 miles of glorious Somerset countryside with highlights including the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the distant hills of Exmoor, and spectacular views along the Devon coastline. From here we travel to the pretty historic village of Dunster. Set on the hills is Dunster Castle which offers dramatic views over the village, which is filled with many listed buildings.

Today our coach takes us to Woody Bay Station, where we board the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, for a 2 mile round trip through stunning north Devon countryside before our coach takes us to the nearby town of Lynton. From here we take the Victorian Funicular Cliff Railway, a unique water powered lift which offers spectacular views of the north Devon coastline as you glide the 862 foot track to the town of Lynmouth. Explore each town with wealth of quaint curio, pottery and souvenir shops, as well as the local history museum. 

This morning we join the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh and embark on the 7 mile journey which follows a picturesque route alongside the River Dart to Totnes. On arrival, we board the boat cruise service and follow the valley full of natural beauty to Dartmouth. This beautiful fishing port is filled with narrow streets, sweeping steps and medieval buildings. After free time we join the foot ferry to Kingswear where we board the Dartmouth Stream railway to Paignton, which runs 7 miles along the spectacular Torbay coast and through the wooded slopes. 

After breakfast you are free to check out of our hotel and depart at leisure; you could even take the opportunity to explore Tiverton.