Hiking and Dog Walking 

There are numerous hikes in Calstock and the Tamar Valley; a useful guide can be found at the Calstock Footpath Society. Nearby, the Okeltor mine and path down the Tamar River to Cotehele House are common favourites. For those willing to venture a little further the Bodmin Moor a 45 minute drive away offers excellent hiking trails. Visit Jamaica Inn made famous by Daphne du Marier and its history of smuggling.

Dartmoor National Park is 25 minutes drive away . Worth visiting; the hamlet of Postbridge, Powder Mills Pottery, a cream tea at the Two Bridges Hotel,  Princetown and its prison museum.

The Tamar Valley Walk and the South West Coast Path offer stunning ocean views for the more serious walkers.

Beach Trips and Surfing

There are a number of beautiful beaches in Cornwall a short drive away from Calstock. Fistral Beach, Saunton Sands, Watergate Bay and Polzeath are some of the most popular but there are many other less well-known spots worth visiting!

Cultural Activities  

Given Calstock is in the heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, there are numerous cultural sites to visit. The nearby Okeltor mine and Cotehele House National Trust property give you a good feel of the industrial history of the area. Morwellham Quay, a historic river port in Devon with its own copper mine and open-air museum is a great way to spend an afternoon. The visitor centre and prison museum in Princetown provides something a bit different – an explanation of prison life.

City Day Trips by Train

With Calstock’s central location train trips to Plymouth, Totnes, Dartmouth and Bath are all possible. The Tamar Valley Line provides access to a range of beauty spots and attractions in the valley, whilst also allowing you to enjoy the mine chimneys and landscape of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. See the video!

Cycling and Biking

There are numerous biking trails in the area see this Tamar Trail Guide for some nearby routes. Some of the best trails are around the Bodmin Moors where there are plenty of places to hire bikes at reasonable prices.

Watersports and Boat Trips

A variety of different watersports are accessible from Calstock, with sailing and kayaking the most popular. There also a number of boat trips and cruises along the Tamar; with the Calstock to Plymouth cruise being the most popular (with most people taking the scenic Tamar Valley Line to return to Calstock). Check here for times.

Fishing

Calstock is home to some of the best salmon, trout and grayling fishing in the region; Siblyback Lake, Colliford Lake and Burrator Reservoir are notable favourites. Visit We Love The Tamar Valley for a detailed guide.

Tamar Valley Trails Centre

Just 15 minutes drive from Calstock the Tamar Valley Trails Centre offers outdoor activities such as; tree surfing, zip wires, high ropes, bush craft activities, archery and canoeing. With 25kms of walking and mountain bike trails a café and visitor centre it’s sure to keep the entire family busy all day.

Barbican Leisure Park

A great choice for a rainy day, the Barbican Leisure Park is just a mile from Plymouth City centre and offers a bowling centre, cinema, health & fitness centre including a swimming pool and a number of dinning options.

National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is another rainy day favourite with the largest native exhibition of 4000+ animals in the UK.