Directory of Tamar Resources

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Websites about the river forming the border between Devon and Cornwall for much of its length
to Plymouth Sound. and incorporating Tamar Valley Area of Outstading Natural Beauty.

Subcategories

• Royal Albert Bridge
• Tamar Bridge A38

Resources in This Category

• Beautiful Cornwall: Arch Bridges along the River Tamar

  http://www.beautiful-cornwall.co.uk/arch-bridges.htm
  Six photos of stone arch bridges; Greystones, Gunnislake, Hordseebridge, Nether and Polson.

• Cornwall Guide: Tamar Bridges

  http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Saltash/tamar_bridge.htm
  Introduction to the two bridge crossing from Plymouth to Saltash by rail and road. Includes photos of construction phases, and related images.

• Devon County Council: Middle Tamar Valley

  http://www.devon.gov.uk/dca-39.htm
  Formal description of the landscape character types, distinctions, characteristics, evaluation and conservation strategy.

• Plymouth City Council: Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI

  http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/greenspaces/greenspacesssi/tamartavyestuarysssi.htm
  Introduction to the designated Site of Special Scientific Interest north west of Plymouth, from the Tamar Bridge upstream to includes the Tamerton Creek.

• River Tamar Project

  http://tamarproject.org.uk/
  Cultural programme, connecting local and international communities to preserve the memories of the river, through art and education. Includes team profile, history, sponsors and social media links.

• SW Lakes Trust: Tamar Lakes

  http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/tamar-lakes
  Introduction to the recreational facilities at two gravity dams Upper and Lower, whose catchment form the source of the river, east of Kilkhampton, separated by the bridge between Thurdon, Cornwall and Alfisworthy, Devon.

• Tamar Trails Centre

  http://www.tamartrails.co.uk/
  Outdoor activities available including those organised for groups as well as individual visitors. Includes calendar of events, photo gallery, news blog and link to video.

• Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/
  Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, blog and social media link.

• Tamar Valley Line

  http://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/lines/tamar-valley-line/
  Railway between Plymouth up the east bank of the river, leaving Devon at Calstock to Gunnislake in Cornwall. Map and excursion guide.

• Tamar Valley Tourism Association

  http://www.welovethetamarvalley.co.uk/
  Describes wooded river valley with catchment in Bodmin Moor to Dartmoor, with associated mining heritage, sailing, canoeing, fishing, and visitor information.

• Walks around The Tamar Valley

  http://www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk/walks/near/the_tamar_valley
  Details of planned 3 to 5 mile walks around the area, with directions, maps, photos and information about the places of interest along the routes.

• Wikipedia: River Tamar

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Tamar
  Article updated by the public on derivation of name, navigation history, geographical and environmental features, with table of crossings, references, and links to related articles.

• YouTube: River Tamar

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=798xYQ4Wdwg
  Video from the early 1980's BBC documentary by Peter Purves, interviewing farmers and locals. Includes links to related videos.

Related Categories

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