Places to go by train, Blackmore Vale

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Days out by train along Blackmore Vale Line

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Beautiful walks in the Blackmore Vale by train.

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Scenic views

Walking

Blackmore Vale Line

Tisbury – Crewkerne

Travel along the Blackmore Vale Line, exploring picturesque countryside through the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, lush green valleys of the Blackmore Vale and stunning scenery of the Nadder Valley.

Walking

The Blackmore Vale Line provides easy access to many walking routes including the Liberty Trail, White Hart Way and National Cycle Routes.

Outdoors & nature

The Blackmore Vale Line runs along part of Wiltshire‘s Vale of Wardour, providing rolling fields and vastcountryside spaces.

Head to Tisbury station, classed at the only ‘dark sky friendly’ railway station in the UK, and the gateway to Cranborne Chase National Landscape and the International Dark Sky Reservation.

Arts & culture

Crewkerne is home to a number of self-guided cultural tours that make a great addition to your day trip. Head off on an antiques trail, a Blue Plaque trail or enjoy the town trail.

When you arrive at the station be sure to look out for the work of the Friends of Crewkerne who support the station and help to keep it a welcoming space for all.

About this line

Route

Tisbury – Crewkerne

Journey time

45 mins

Cost

Off-peak day return from £16.60

Distance

40 miles | 64 km

Stations on this line:

  • Tisbury
  • Gillingham (Dorset)
  • Templecombe
  • Sherborne
  • Yeovil Junction
  • Crewkerne

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