Category: Things to do

This weekend, Plymouth invites you to join in celebrating Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, and experience the city in a whole new way!

Instead of driving, why not explore Plymouth and its surrounding areas on foot, by bike, or via public transport? You’ll be surprised by how enjoyable and refreshing your journey can be – all while contributing to a greener, more sustainable community by helping to reduce emissions.

Plymouth has plenty to offer and explore and it is all within easy reach.

Discover the city on foot

  • Follow historic trails through the Barbican and Royal William Yard, both accessible by bus (Number 25 or 34). Download the Plymouth Trails App for guides and route options.

  • Visit your green spaces and use the love exploring app for a virtual trail with your family.

Dartmoor landscape

Cycle your way around

Head to Dartmoor via the Plym Trail cycle path on a beautiful ride through the woodlands.

Hire a bike from Plymouth Bike Hire or hop on a Beryl e-bike.

Saltram House is just a short cycle from the city centre with a scenic route and a café to stop for a bite to eat.

You can get 15 minutes free on the Beryl bikes by simply using the code ‘CFD24’

Hop aboard a ferry

Take the ferry from the Barbican and spend the day wondering the twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand.

Hop on the Mount Edgcumbe Ferry from Royal William Yard to explore the gardens and take in the views of Plymouth Sound.

Mount Batten Ferry departing from Commercial Wharf

A trip on the train

With three train stations in Plymouth, you can travel a little differently as you move across the city.

Travelling out of Plymouth you can take the Tamar Valley Line for a scenic countryside ride to Calstock or a seaside trip to Totnes.

Take the bus

With over 60 bus routes and £2 singles you can explore all corners of Plymouth this weekend. Plymouth Network Map May 2024

Looking for something further afield, there are a number of buses which can take you into Cornwall for the day visiting areas such as Padstow, Polperro and Looe. Or go further into Devon for a day out in Paignton.

So why not get out and about this weekend and travel a little differently, you’ll be doing your bit for the environment, improving your health and wellbeing and taking action together.

Plymouth has a range of different travel options available for you to explore the city and beyond.

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