Welcome to the Devon & Cornwall Rover Gallery. This page features a selection of photos from the Webmaster's Railtour throughout the South West of England in April 2006

Port of Looe
A pair of trawlers are seen moored on the quay in Looe harbour as the evening sun goes down
The waves break on the shore of East Looe Beach as the tide carries in an abundence of seaweed
This view looks south to Looe Bridge, with the harbour beyond
Looking west across the River Looe towards the setting sun
       
Penzance

Left: The striking Egyptian House in Penzance contrasts strongly with its neighbouring buildings.

Right: The Scillonian III has been ferrying passengers between Penzance and St Mary's, on the Isles of Scilly, for many years.
       
St Ives
The expansive sands of Carbis Bay look idyllic in the sunshine from the window of the train as it heads for St Ives
A view of St Ives harbour on a perfect spring day
The narrow streets wind their way around the parish church in the town centre
The weekend sunshine brings out visitors and locals to enjoy the sandy beach
       
The Saints Way

These two photographs were taken along the Saints Way coastal path between Par Sands and Polkerris at around 7:30pm, as the sun began to set.
       
Plymouth Hoe

Left: The lighthouse on Plymouth Hoe was re-erected on the site following its removal from Eddystone Rock in the 1880s. The light was originally built in 1759 and now serves as a memorial to its designer, John Smeaton.

Right: The trio of war memorials on Plymouth Hoe make an impressive sight in the spring sunshine.
       
Calstock
The photogenic village of Calstock is pictured here from the viaduct that carries the railway over the River Tamar, on the Devon/Cornwall border.
       
The Tamar Bridges
The Royal Albert and Tamar Bridges are seen here from the Devon side of the river
Isambard Brunel's magnificent 1859 Royal Albert Bridge is photographed from the deck of the Tamar suspension bridge
This picture helps give an impression of the height of the Royal Albert Bridge, seen here from outside the Boatman pub in Saltash
Virgin Trains' Newcastle to Penzance long-distance Voyager service is seen crossing into Cornwall beneath the great man's name
       
St Budeaux

LEFT: St Budeaux, Devon is pictured across the River Tamar from Saltash in Cornwall.

RIGHT: Taken fom the Royal Albert Bridge as the train crosses the River Tamar, St Budeaux is seen in the evening sunlight.
       
Newquay

LEFT: The fishing harbour at Slip Cove, Newquay contrasts with the modern face of the town, with it's clubs, bars and surf shops.

RIGHT: A group of novice surfers are put through their paces on Tolcarne Beach.
       
Falmouth

LEFT: Falmouth's docks play host to a variety of vessels, among them ships of the Royal Navy. In this picture, HMS Argus is seen alongside.

RIGHT: The Chain Locker pub is a good place to sit outside and watch the activity in Falmouth's traditional fishing harbour.
       
   
River Lynher
The River Lynher is photographed from the train as it crosses the viaduct close to the village of St Germans, which also provides the river with its alternative name.
       
Paignton
This is the view looking north along the Riviera Coast from Paignton Pier on a sunny, but windy april morning.
       
Dawlish
The beautiful south Devon coastline at Dawlish is the perfect place to enjoy a sea walk
A First Great Western Penzance to Cardiff Central service passes the sea wall at Dawlish, already three hours into its journey
This view clearly shows the proximity of the sea to the railway at Dawlish, making it the most expensive part of the UK rail network to maintain. Note also the unusually low barrier between the public footpath and the trackbed
Near to the end of the famous stretch of sea wall, close to Dawlish Warren. The railway curves off to the left, through a cutting between the red rock cliffs
       
Exmouth

LEFT: Looking east along the curved beach at Exmouth on a fine spring afternoon.

RIGHT: Exmouth's traditional harbour has made way to a modern marina-style port, complete with luxury cruisers.
       
Barnstaple

The ornate clock tower stands opposite Barnstaple's Museum and the adjacent River Taw.
       
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