Torquay Reimagined: Beyond the Postcard, Unveiling Coastal Opulence Torquay, for many, conjures images of charming seaside promenades, perhaps a stick of rock in hand, and the bracing tang of sea air. Indeed, the allure of the English Riviera is precisely in its capacity to evoke simpler pleasures. But, to assume this is the entirety of … Read more
As Dusk Descends on the Riviera Line: Curated Evenings of Refinement and Revelry The Riviera Line, a celebrated artery of coastal charm and sun-drenched escapism, undergoes a subtle metamorphosis as daylight recedes. The vibrant hues of maritime activity and daytime leisure gradually surrender to the softer glow of electric lights, casting an entirely different character … Read more
Sapphire Coast Slumber: Unveiling Riviera Line Sea View Sanctuaries The rhythmic chug of the train, a soundtrack to breathtaking coastal vistas – the Riviera Line, a celebrated artery of the English south, promises not just transit but a journey for the soul. Passengers gaze out, transfixed, at the sapphire expanse stretching towards the horizon, dreaming … Read more
Coastal Cadence: Riding the Riviera Line’s Rhythms of Culture The rhythmic clatter of carriage wheels against steel rails, a sound familiar to those who traverse the Riviera Line, serves as an apt overture to the region’s vibrant cultural landscape. This picturesque railway, clinging to the Devonshire coastline, not only offers breathtaking panoramas of the English … Read more
Chasing the Horizon Line: Scenic Sanctuaries Unveiled Along Devon’s Riviera Rail Route In an age saturated with instant imagery and fleeting digital glimpses, the deliberate journey holds a particular allure. Think of the incisive, immersive travel writing of Jan Morris, or the evocative, landscape-driven narratives in *The New Yorker* – they remind us that true … Read more
Walks from Starcross station: Cockwood 3.3 miles | Moderate Walk to Cockwood and then enjoy a circular walk from Cockwood harbour. This was created when Brunel built the South Devon line in the 1840s. Continue past marshland full of wildlife then climb up Cofton Hill for magnificent views of the Exe estuary. There has been … Read more