The Tamar Valley Discovery Trail
Part of the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail between Plymouth and Launceston is the Gunnislake Village Trial which consists of several walks between one and three miles long with easy-moderate walking (some hills).

These walks take you past historic sites of interest with stunning views of the Tamar Valley and River. The trail takes in scenery painted by JMW Turner in 1815 such as his famous painting ‘Crossing the Brook’, a picture of New Bridge and the surrounding valley at Gunnislake.

Cotehele Quay and House (National Trust) are nearby and is one of the UK’s least-altered mediaeval houses. Many local craftspeople and artists feature here and you can leave the car there and take the passenger ferry over to Calstock, again on the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail.

Morwellham Quay
Just up the road from Gunnislake, there's the famous Victorian Living Museum at Morwellham Quay where you can dress in Victorian costume, take a trip into the mines on the Charlotte & George mine ride or simply enjoy the walks and nature reserves. For more information go to www.morwellham-quay.co.uk

Kit Hill
Kit Hill can be seen for miles around and is one of the highest points in Cornwall. On a clear day you can see Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor, the Tamar Valley and Plymouth and when the sky is at its clearest even the Eddystone Light is visible from this granite hilltop.

These are just some of the fantastic places to visit and as you can see, the historic Tamar Valley really is a great place for a day out.

That's why the Rising Sun is the best place to start and finish.