Transport

Gunnislake is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the AONB website has helpful information about getting to and around the Tamar Valley.

 http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/explore/visiting-the-tamar-valley/publictransport/

The 79 bus comes through Gunnislake linking Callington and Tavistock.  The bus stops are on Fore Street outside/opposite the Cornish pub.

Check out the timetable: https://assets.goaheadbus.com/media/cms_page_media/7990/79_79A_Web.pdf

If you have a general enquiry for Transport for Cornwall, email: ask@transportforcornwall.co.uk

Or call: 0808 196 2632 

Opening hours are 08:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:00 Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday & Bank Holiday, otherwise contact via email (above). 

GWR run a beautiful branch line from Plymouth right to our village with the station at the top of Sandhill.  Car parking available.  No other facilities apart from shelters, benches and an information booth.  There is a bus stop on the opposite side of the road.  The borders and planters are maintained by local volunteers, Friends of Gunnislake Station.

www.gwr.com

or have a look at the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership website for more useful information:

 www.dcrp.org.uk/lines/tamar-valley-line

or this link

  www.greatscenicrailways.co.uk/tamar-valley-line

This is a service run by volunteers that serves Calstock parish, including Gunnislake, with a regular timetable and monthly outings to Callington, Trago Mills and Truro.

Bus Trips and outings for all ages

 www.facebook.com/groups/TamarValleyCommunityBus/

August 2021– Booking opens Wednesday 21 July 2021

In August we are running a limited timetable. Bookings will be taken based on latest COVID restrictions and advice.

DATE	DESTINATION	COST	DEPART	HOME
Tues 3rd	Afternoon Tea	£4	1:30	4:00
Wed 4th	Callington shopping	£1	10:00	2:00
Fri 6th	Tavistock shopping	£1	Timings available when booking
Wed 11th	Saltash shopping	£1	10:00	2:00
Fri 13th	Tavistock shopping	£1	Timings available when booking
Wed 18th	Callington shopping	£1	10:00	2:00
Fri 20th	Tavistock shopping	£1	Timings available when booking
Wed 25th	Launceston shopping	£1	10:00	2:00
Fri 27th	Tavistock shopping	£1	Timings available when booking
Tues 31st	Pub Lunch	£5	11:00	4:00

 

BOOK WITH MAVIS 01822 833412

Monday to Friday 10am-5pm

Darren’s Cars –  01579 556141

 www.darrenscars.com

OR

Calstock Cars – 01822 834337

OR

Kit Hill Cars –  07920 473747

Keen local  cyclists meet up regularly for rides.  For information pop into the Cycle Shop in Fore Street, Callington.

Visitors to the area always welcome.

 http://www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/callington-cycles-riders

Please click here for an interactive map highlighting electric car charging points in the area:

https://www.carwow.co.uk/electric-cars/charging-points