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Secretname123 · 25/05/2023 20:59

I’m staying near the Tamar Valley soon and am struggling with very limited mobility due to long covid. I am after suggestions of either car parks with a nice view or cafes and pubs with nice gardens in the area. I can basically just walk 20 metres or so and just want to sit somewhere and see somewhere new! Thanks

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Fivemoreminutes1 · 26/05/2023 07:07

The White Hart at Chilsworthy and The Finnygook.
Maybe a bit of a drive, but also Warren House Inn and Bearslake Inn

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dexterslockedintheshedagain · 26/05/2023 07:48

Is that The Finnygook in Crafthole?

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Fivemoreminutes1 · 26/05/2023 08:16

Gorgeous views from the car park at Kit Hill Country Park
There’s also a scenic train trip visittamarvalley.co.uk/attractions/take-a-trip-on-the-tamar-valley-line
This might be helpful too https://www.countrysidemobility.org/locations/tamar-trails

@dexterslockedintheshedagain Yes!

Tamar Trails | Countryside Mobility

https://www.countrysidemobility.org/locations/tamar-trails

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ChiChaNaYubi · 26/05/2023 08:17

Devils point has beautiful views and lots of benches near where the car park is.

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CheeseTouch · 26/05/2023 08:19

Drive onto Dartmoor if you can. There are plenty of car parks with views.

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PinkFootstool · 26/05/2023 08:32

The Tre Pol Pen is a nice place to go. If you can park up time top of the car park it's very close to the cafe and farm shop.

The Finnygook Inn is over on the Rame Peninsula. The Edgecumbe Arms is on the front at Torpoint, nice gardens and water views and a lovely pub if you can get in there.

Kit Hill has a great view from the car park at the top.

Otherwise go into Plymouth and park down on the Hoe?

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Secretname123 · 26/05/2023 08:45

Thank you so much! I wasn’t sure I would get any replies so this is great. I toyed with the idea of getting a wheelchair but didn’t think would fit it in the car with all the luggage. Driving around somewhere scenic actually makes me feel a lot better so that’s the plan for the holiday!

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PinkFootstool · 26/05/2023 11:00

Perhaps you could hire a wheelchair for the period you're here?

https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/hire-a-wheelchair/find-your-local-wheelchair-service?location=Plymouth%2C+UK&location_long=-4.1426565&location_lat=50.3754565

Find your local wheelchair service | British Red Cross

Find out where to hire a wheelchair near you as well as information about local mobility aids services in the UK including opening hours and contact details.

https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/hire-a-wheelchair/find-your-local-wheelchair-service?location=Plymouth%2C+UK&location_lat=50.3754565&location_long=-4.1426565

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dexterslockedintheshedagain · 27/05/2023 08:44

@Fivemoreminutes1
It's beautiful there!! I used to live more or less round the corner in Carew Close.
Broke my heart (and eventually my marriage) to leave.
I'd live there again in a heartbeat