Saturday 17th May, 2014 saw members of the Cornwall Railway Society walk the Camel Trail from Wadebridge to Dunmere Halt on a very warm and sunny day. Departing on the 08.45 London service from Penzance and other Cornish Stations we alighted at Bodmin Parkway for the 555 Greyhound Service to Wadebridge running some 15 mins late. Arriving at Wadebridge other members from North Cornwall joined the party where we set off from the former station at Wadebridge now known as the John Betjeman Centre. A very pleasant walk then commenced avoiding many cycle riders on route, firstly viewing the junction of the North Cornwall Line, Shooting Range Platform and onto Grogley Halt for a well deserved lunch break, The Camel Valley was very scenic indeed with flowers of many varieties in bloom on this beautiful May Day. Leaving Grogley behind we headed for Nanstallon passing on route the extensive Vinyards on the Camel Valley where members sampled the wine. On leaving Nanstallon which at one time boasted a Signal Box, we soon arrived at Boscarne Junction to see a Bodmin and Wenford departing from the station platform. We then continued towards Dunmere. Here a well deserved drink was the order of the day, the temperature was rising, we had twenty minutes before the bus, and would you believe it! it ran nearly twenty minutes late. On arrival at Bodmin Parkway we also found the train running twenty two late. They say that the Cornish always do it "Dreckley" I think that applied today. Many thanks to everyone who supported this event, Roger Winnen And to Roger for organising it.
140517a The CRS Party stands on the platform at Wadebridge. Copyright Roger Winnen
Just to prove he was there - the CRS party, including Roger Winnen at Wadebridge station 17th May 2014 Copyright Roger Salter
140517b Alongside the Station stands the former Goods Shed. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517c On leaving Wadebridge the party crosses the River Camel on the Pendavey Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517d Shooting Range Platform where trains stopped on request by the Military. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517e One of the few overbridges at Polbrock with suitable protection for the public. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517f A well earned lunch break at Grogley Halt a former junction on the line to Ruthern Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517g Derek and Ann Buttivant at Grogley with the remaining party taking lunch. (Derek is our Indoor Events Secretary who provides us with such an interesting programme throughout the winter months) Copyright Roger Winnen
140517h This was a siding known as Nanstallon Wharf just over 4 miles from Wadebridge. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517i With the Camel Valley Vineyards nearby this facility of refreshments at Nanstallon provided a much needed service for us. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517k On the approach to Boscarne Junction rails were visable in the roadway. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517l As we approached Boscarne we see the train departing behind 4612 to Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
140517m Departing from the trail at Dunmere lead the party to the Borough Arms for liquid refreshments before returning home.