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Websites about the river forming the border between Devon and Cornwall for much of its length to Plymouth Sound,
and incorporating Tamar Valley Area of Outstading Natural Beauty.
The most northerly point is the catchment to the man-made Upper Tamar Lake, which the county boundary dissects
between the parishes of  Bradworthy and  Kilkhampton.
Upper Tamar Lake is only five miles from the west coast, and ground water in Kilkhampton flows to the west, so
although the Tamar forms the boundary flowing south, is not regarded as the Tamar Valley.
More tributaries come from the parish of Bradsworthy, although the River Walden through Bradsworthy flows east,
and joins the River Torridge, eventually flowing north into the Barnstaple Bay.
Lower Tamar Lake is entirely within Devon, and from Bradsworthy parish the Tamar flows through Pancrasweek parish,
then again forms the county boundary with Launcells, but then the Tamar is entirely within  Bridgerule,
before separating Whitstone and Pyworthy.
At North Tamerton, the Tamar is joined by the River Deer from Holsworthy, again dividing the counties at
Tetcott, Luffincott, Northcott and St Giles on the Heath in the  Torridge District of Devon.
South of North Tamerton the parishes on the west bank of the Tamar are Boyton and Werrington before  Launceston.
The Tamar remains the county boundary for the West Devon parishes of Lifton, Bradstone, Dunterton,  Milton Abbot
Sydenham Damerel, then Gulworthy,  Bere AlstonBere Ferrers, where the River Tavy joins the tidal estuary,
with Plymouth on the east bank.  Here bridges span the Tamar to  Saltash.
Upstream from Saltash on the west bank are the Cornish parishes of Botusfleming, Landulph, Pillaton,
St Dominick, Calstock (represented by  Gunnislake), Stoke Climsland, Lezant & Lawhitton, south of Launceston.

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Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, blog and social media link.
Photographs featuring bridges spanning the river dividing Devon and Cornwall.
Introduction to the two bridge crossing from Plymouth to Saltash by rail and road. Includes photos of construction phases, and related images.
Formal description of the landscape character types, distinctions, characteristics, evaluation and conservation strategy.
Introduction to the designated Site of Special Scientific Interest north west of Plymouth, from the Tamar Bridge upstream to includes the Tamerton Creek.
Cultural programme, connecting local and international communities to preserve the memories of the river, through art and education. Includes team profile, history, sponsors and social media links.
Introduction to the recreational facilities at two gravity dams Upper and Lower, whose catchment form the source of the river, east of Kilkhampton, separated by the bridge between Thurdon, Cornwall and Alfisworthy, Devon.
Outdoor activities available including those organised for groups as well as individual visitors. Includes calendar of events, photo gallery, news blog and link to video.
Railway between Plymouth up the east bank of the river, leaving Devon at Calstock to Gunnislake in Cornwall. Map and excursion guide.
Describes wooded river valley with catchment in Bodmin Moor to Dartmoor, with associated mining heritage, sailing, canoeing, fishing, and visitor information.
Details of planned 3 to 5 mile walks around the area, with directions, maps, photos and information about the places of interest along the routes.
Article updated by the public on derivation of name, navigation history, geographical and environmental features, with table of crossings, references, and links to related articles.
Video from the early 1980's BBC documentary by Peter Purves, interviewing farmers and locals. Includes links to related videos.
Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, blog and social media link.
Introduction to the designated Site of Special Scientific Interest north west of Plymouth, from the Tamar Bridge upstream to includes the Tamerton Creek.
Describes wooded river valley with catchment in Bodmin Moor to Dartmoor, with associated mining heritage, sailing, canoeing, fishing, and visitor information.
Introduction to the recreational facilities at two gravity dams Upper and Lower, whose catchment form the source of the river, east of Kilkhampton, separated by the bridge between Thurdon, Cornwall and Alfisworthy, Devon.
Formal description of the landscape character types, distinctions, characteristics, evaluation and conservation strategy.
Cultural programme, connecting local and international communities to preserve the memories of the river, through art and education. Includes team profile, history, sponsors and social media links.
Photographs featuring bridges spanning the river dividing Devon and Cornwall.
Article updated by the public on derivation of name, navigation history, geographical and environmental features, with table of crossings, references, and links to related articles.
Outdoor activities available including those organised for groups as well as individual visitors. Includes calendar of events, photo gallery, news blog and link to video.
Video from the early 1980's BBC documentary by Peter Purves, interviewing farmers and locals. Includes links to related videos.
Details of planned 3 to 5 mile walks around the area, with directions, maps, photos and information about the places of interest along the routes.
Railway between Plymouth up the east bank of the river, leaving Devon at Calstock to Gunnislake in Cornwall. Map and excursion guide.
Introduction to the two bridge crossing from Plymouth to Saltash by rail and road. Includes photos of construction phases, and related images.
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