Cornwall’s Railway Heritage

Cornwall was a pioneer of railway construction and already had a network of mineral freight lines long before Brunel’s magnificent bridge at Saltash connected it to the rest of Britain. It was that connection which led to the holiday industry.
Today there are five scenic branch lines, four heritage railways with steam locomotives, and nearly forty miles of trails making it possible to explore by bike or on foot the disused lines.
This concise guide explores that heritage, giving practical directions for sites to visit.