The Bodmin and Wenford Railway

An excellent trip on this Cornish railway.

Arriving early we were able to find a parking place right outside the main station building. Access to the building was not straightforward as the doors, as expected of a heritage structure, were rather narrow but not impossible. We were made most welcome by the staff.

We'd opted for a trip on the branch and then a trip to Bodmin Parkway.

For the branch line trip we travelled in a newly restored coach which, by way of a simple ramp, gave us access to a large windowed area for wheelchairs, with seating for companions. But better still, this area have access to the first part of the main coach itself, and so Matt was able to sit in a window bay with us sitting alongside. Brilliant!

For the trip to Bodmin Parkway, the railway have a converted brake van. But no ordinary brake van this! A dedicated area, panelled and with windows, and a nice comfy carriage seat for companions. Again, quite brilliant!

Thoroughly recommend this little railway if you have a wheelchair.