Their research can be viewed as part of the ‘river dip’ online event recording.

It is notable for having the best preserved Cornwall Railway station buildings. HistoryThere is evidence of human settlement in Calstock from Roman, or pre-Roman times, settlers attracted by the rich source of minerals, such as tin, in the area. WRT, which has been restoring and protecting the region’s rivers for more than 25 years, will also improve habitats through work such as coppicing trees, strengthening riverbanks and removing barriers to fish passage. Or email us at [email protected] to register your interest. The village is situated on the River Tamar six miles south west of Tavistock and ten miles (16 km) north of Plymouth. There is a water taxi across it from the Mayflower Steps on Plymouth Barbican to MountBatten and also Oreston both on the southern bank. Their expertise lies in building community resilience through Story of Place and multi-stakeholder online conversations or gatherings. Roger de Vallertort (Reginald De Valle Torta) sold out in 1270 to Richard, Earl of Cornwall and King of the Romans while Edward, the Black Prince, became the first Duke of Cornwall, and a visitor to Trematon Castle. Residents and community groups are also invited to take part in a survey that includes wildlife sightings, while events such as litter picks and the removal of invasive non-native plant species will take place as large social gatherings become safer to hold. To assist with community engagement, WRT is collaborating with the Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC). The club may be able to arrange a temporary mooring for you, call them on 01752 845988.

In these cases the Lynher is probably a safer option. Actions we take now to care for our water will, Whether you want to find out how to help your local environment or are already a committed environmentalist, you are invited to join us as a, Celebrate the water near where you live by. Staff helpful, prices reasonable, facilities good ? Visitors are welcome to use the club's facilities, and it is open most lunchtimes and evenings. WRT will promote BLC’s engagement opportunities, while overseeing public communications for the project. Proceeding northwards an overhead power line crosses the River at Weir Point with 21 m clearance, and from here on up the River efficient use needs to be made of the tide tables and a large scale chart.

The original ferry became established by fisherman for those passing to and from the monastery at St. Germans and to Trematon Castle.

Keep the streams at the bottom of your gardens and ends of your roads flourishing – for wildlife, for you, for others, and for always. The Tamar is navigable to boats past Calstock some 3 miles (4.8 km) upstream to Morwellham Quay with some 10 or even 20 feet (6.1 m) of water at extreme spring tides. “It was wonderful to be joined online by so many interested people and the recording can be seen via our PRK web page; we aim to hold more of these sessions in future.”, South Devon’s Bioregional Learning Centre has been working in partnership with WRT on the project as part of its initial community engagement. In the meantime, we’d love to see your pictures of places by water that are special to you to share in the gallery below, just email us a photograph at [email protected] to be included. “Ernesettle is particularly beautiful because of the views and its uniqueness as a wildlife habitat. For the determined Gunk-holer, it is possible to push right up to and beyond Calstock, passing Cothele Quay (where there is a small maritime Museum on the Quay), and it might be possible to find an Anchorage in a deep pool just south of the Quay, with over 4 m. The boatyard at Calstock has a full range of services available - mooring, fresh water, showers, toilets, laundrette as well as diesel, repairs and full chandlery. Calstock Quay was once important for transporting goods, and in the Victorian Era when steamers brought tourists to the village, Calstock was visited by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1846. Anchorage is possible off Neal Point on the Western side of the River, with about 0.5 m at CD (plenty of water at neaps) out of the strongest tidal flow. Plymouth lies between the River Plym to the east and the River Tamar to the west; both rivers flow into the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound. A real shame as we wanted to visit ashore and then revictual the boat. I have not made any changes.

Have you found this coverage helpful ? It was originally a busy fishing village in the 19th century. Fish surveys (including electrofishing) by WRT River and Fisheries Officers. The hamlets of Albaston, Chilsworthy, Gunnislake, Harrowbarrow, Latchley and Metherell are also part of the parish.

The open expanse of water called Plymouth Sound to the south and the river Plym to the east. Our first step in collaborating with you is to discover your thoughts and ideas about your connection to water in the areas of Ernesettle, Tamerton Foliot, Southway, Whitleigh, Widewell, Honicknowle, Derriford West and Crownhill, and Manadon and Widey.

By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. These quiet rivers and isolated anchorages are not exactly thriving with nightlife, which is perhaps the whole object of seeking out these areas. Green charity recruits team of River Keepers to help protect vital waterways And no beer! Nearby are the castles at Trematon and Ince, as well as the nature reserve at Churchtown Farm. Calstock is a village and parish in south east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, on the border with Devon.
Facilities ashore include toilets and showers, launderette, cafe, boat lift and dry storage facilities. The Tory opposition attacked the decision as politically motivated (St Germans was a Tory borough), and the vote in the Commons was one of the narrowest in the entire reform bill debates.
To help improve the area, SWW used this EU to enable Westcountry Rivers Trust to conduct work to improve the urban watercourses in the Plymouth area, particularly the Tamerton stream,* which has led to the creation of the Plymouth River Keepers (PRK) project. Ray Morton, Chair of the Friends of Ernesettle and Budshead Wood group, has lived in the area since 1983 and has been instrumental in caring for his local waterways.

This gave its name to this stretch of water and eventually the name of Cattedown to the adjoining wharves and commercial area. Saltash is the location of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge, opened by HRH Prince Albert on May 2, 1859. Its CSI River Keepers monitor their local waterways, keeping a look out for changes in water quality, pollution issues, problem plants and the well-being of wildlife. The cottage of Mary Newman, Sir Francis Drake's wife, can be found in Saltash on Culver Road downhill from Saltash railway station. I've updated some of the prices and removed the reference to the "Crooked Spaniard". Visitors also have free temporary membership of Calstock Social Club. Facilities available at the individual locations have been covered in the section above. The initial focus for Plymouth River Keepers is the restoration and improvement of three specific streams, one of which doesn’t seem to have a name – unless you can tell us? It created a Story of Place, discovering local stories from those who live and work in the area.

To assist with community engagement, WRT is collaborating with the. The Marina has moorings and pontoon berths that dry to soft mud. If you are based outside of the Westcountry but are keen to work with us, our consultancy arm, Westcountry Rivers Ltd, may be able to provide the solution. In 838 CE Wessex had spread as far as the Tamar, and the last battle for independence was fought near Calstock. It is in the Caradon district and is known as "the gateway to Devon". That’s why, over the coming months, we will be creating opportunities for you to take part, with our first steps being to, listen to your experiences and discover what you would most like to see happen to enhance the outdoors where, River clean-ups and citizen science water monitoring are some of the ways, In the meantime, we’d love to see your pictures of places by water that are special to you to share in the gallery below, just email us a photograph at, We are looking for people in Plymouth to take part – i, f you would like to learn more about the wildlife, flora and water quality of your local waterway, visit, To protect the streams for wildlife and current and future generations, To ensure the places streams flow are ones people can enjoy, now and in future, To embed water environment caretakers in communities, To build a local love for water across the UK, To help improve the area, SWW used this EU to enable Westcountry Rivers Trust to conduct work to improve the urban watercourses in the Plymouth area, particularly the Tamerton stream,* which has led to the creation of. Everyone who lives or works in the area is invited to work together to implement their ideas to restore and improve three local streams. On the eastern shore opposite, the pier is MOD property, as are the heavy moorings laying upstream of this on both sides of the River. We are looking forward meeting you (even if virtually for now) as you help shape Plymouth River Keepers. designing and implementing activities to help your local water environments. The marine entrance is from the English Channel to the south, with a deep-water channel to the west of the Plymouth Breakwater. The deepwater will be evident as you approach the village of Cargreen by the trots of local moorings, although there are shallow patches. Fish and chips and three pubs that serve food complete the picture.

For 2008 a new 5 towns challenge has been added to the list of events, pitting Saltash against Liskeard, Callington, Looe and Torpoint. Local businesses are also starting to take a more active role in caring for green spaces - a natural pond created by Plymouth City Motopark has become home to a variety of wildlife. When this happens, untreated sewage is released into the nearest waterway.