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  St Ives Bay Line - Biocrawler
The St Ives Bay Line is a railway line from St Erth to St Ives in Cornwall.
The line diverges from the Penzance-London Paddington main line at St Erth.
In recent years, due to heavy traffic congestion in St Ives, the railway has been promoted as a park and ride for visitors to the town, with the construction of new facilities at Lelant Saltings, close to the A30 trunk road.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/St_Ives_Bay_Line   (297 words)

  
 National Rail Enquiries - Special Offer
The St.Ives Bay Line Ranger ticket give you the ability to roam at will in that particular area, travelling as often as you like on the trains and is valid for unlimited travel on one day.
The St.Ives Bay Line Ranger ticket is not valid on bus or ferry links or any other rail routes not shown on the map.
The St.Ives Bay Line Ranger can be bought from most staffed stations across the whole of Britain or via telesales on 08457 000 125.
www.nationalrail.co.uk /promotions/a466f6270a04000400e7387050f99e10.html   (266 words)

  
  Tourism in Penzance & West Cornwall - St Ives Bay
On approaching St Ives Bay, the visitor will be presented with one of the most beautiful sights that can be seen in Britain's West Country, with an open expanse of clear blue sea stretching miles along the coast towards the Godrevy Lighthouse in the north and fringed by a continuous series of spectacular beaches.
St Ives is located about six miles to the north of Penzance and is set on the shores of St Ives Bay, facing the Atlantic Ocean.
While St Ives is undoubtedly a major tourist destination, it also remains a fishing port and the daily landing of fish on the quay and the movement of boats are popular sights for locals and visitors alike.
www.penzance.co.uk /tourism/stivesbay.htm   (639 words)

  
 St Ives, Cornwall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St Ives (Cornish: Porthia) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Penwith district of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
The nearest airports to St Ives are Newquay and Plymouth.
St Ives is also well known from the nursery rhyme and riddle "As I Was Going to St Ives", although it is not clear whether the rhyme refers to the Cornish town or one of several other St Ives around the country.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St_Ives,_Cornwall   (1050 words)

  
 St Ives, Cornwall UK. Holiday Cottages Self Catering Accommodation
This privately owned self catering holiday cottage is situated in a central, but quiet street in St Ives, and is furnished to a high standard and is available for bargain 3-4 night spring breaks and autumn breaks for £160 as well as full weeks throughout the year.
Mid way between Penzance and St Ives and close to the village of Ludgvan, 'The Little Barn' is a tastefully converted, detached, granite barn tucked away behind high gates and thick hedges and in a very private and secluded 4 acre garden.
Polmear is quietly situated in a typical St Ives street of terraced, stone cottages, away from traffic yet within a few minutes' walk of Porthmeor Beach.2 bedrooms - 1 double with en suite shower room, and 1 with bunk beds, attic bedroom - great for children - with 2' 6" twin beds.
www.stives.co.uk /holiday-cottages-in-st-ives.htm   (2891 words)

  
 St Ives Bay Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The line diverges from the Penzance-London Paddington main line at St Erth.
The branch line is single track for its duration, and follows the coast for much of its length, making it one of the most picturesque railways in England.
In recent years, due to heavy traffic congestion in St Ives, the railway has been promoted as a park and ride for visitors to the town, with the construction of new facilities at Lelant Saltings, close to the A30 trunk road.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St_Ives_Bay_Line   (342 words)

  
 St Ives info
St Ives, one of the most famous resort towns in Cornwall, combines the great Cornish tradition of a fishing harbour enclosed by a circle of magnificent beaches and backed by a glorious maze of narrow streets and alleyways.
Fishing, farming and mining are the industries that have shaped St Ives, with fishing the dominant force in the heart of the town.
Carbis Bay also sits in the crescent of St Ives Bay, acting as a kind of overture to the town and delighting in a fabulous coastline and beach.
www.roadtrip.co.uk /st_ives_info.htm   (565 words)

  
 West Penwith Resources - St. Ives - (Matthews 1)
THE TOWN of St. Ives is situated on the northern coast of Cornwall, 277 miles west from London and 16 from Land’s End, in the hundred of West Penwith.
The boys of St. Ives hold it as an article of faith that, when the rider hears the clock strike twelve, he gallops along the roof, a relaxation which may well be excused in one who has long stood sentry on that comfortless post.
Chief of the industries of St. Ives is, of course, the fishing, especially the pilchard fishery, of which this town is the headquarters.
www.west-penwith.org.uk /ivesm1.htm   (2909 words)

  
 St Ives holiday apartment rental, Carbis bay with walking, beach/lake nearby, TV, DVD
St Michael's Mount, a medieval castle sitting astride a tranquil island, is definitely worth a visit, as is the open air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, 30 minutes drive from St Ives, in its spectacular location overlooking the sea.
Carbis Bay and St Ives have become year round resorts due to the beautifully mild climate and the range of activities which are available at any time of year.
The New Year's Eve celebrations in St Ives have a national reputation with the whole of the harbour front being closed to traffic, and the festivities being followed by a dramatic firework display.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /rentals/st-ives/27482   (1191 words)

  
 St. Ives Cornwall self catering holiday apartments   (Site not responding. Last check: )
For St Ives holidays and touring Cornwall, Carbis Bay is ideal, 15 minutes away from Penzance, 40 minutes from Newquay (which has regular twice daily flights from Stanstead).
St Ives is considered to be the jewel in the crown of Cornwall, if so then Carbis Bay is a treasure waiting to be discovered.
Among the many delightful walks, the cliff walk to St Ives is not to be missed with spectacular views of the coast all the way to Hayle and Godrevy Lighthouse.
www.stives-holidays.co.uk /html/carbisbay_.html   (183 words)

  
 Downalong St Ives
Under his guidance the small Hain line grew to a position of moderate strength and prosperity and a number of local people were induced to take up shares in his enterprise.
This is the "Bretons' House" reputedly the oldest house in St Ives.
St Ives claims him as a son but his family was from Sennen where he was born.
members.tripod.com /party20042/downalong_st_ives.htm   (4049 words)

  
 Carbis Bay Hotel manage this beach - a romantic and unspoilt Cornish treasure near St Ives
St Ives is considered to be the jewel in the crown of Cornwall, if so then Carbis Bay is a treasure waiting to be discovered.
The cliff walk to St Ives past the hotel is not to be missed, nor a walk to Porth Kidney Sands with spectacular views to Hayle and Godrevy Lighthouse.
The single track rail line runs from St Erth (which connects to London) all along the coast to St Ives.
www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk /html/carbis_bay.html   (193 words)

  
 GENUKI: St Ives
The parish is bounded on the north by the Bristol Channel, on the east by St Ives Bay and Leylant, on the south by Lelant and Towednack, and on the west by Towednack and the sea.
St. Ives was a small inconsequential town in 1602 according to Carew.
The St Ives Trust is a charitable organisation which was set up in 1967 to educate the public in geography, history, natural history, and architecture of St Ives and District.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/Cornwall/StIves   (2868 words)

  
 St. Ives
THE TATE OF THE WEST (TATE ST.IVES) gallery with its splendid rotunda is situated on Porthmeor Beach to the north of the town.
Ives Station overlooks the golden sands of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Bay (one of "The Most Beautiful Bays in the World") so it must be one of the most spectacular places to wait for a train anywhere in the world.
CARBIS BAY BEACH is next towards Lelant after leaving St Ives.
www.visitlandsend.co.uk /html/st__ives.html   (869 words)

  
 St Ives, Cornwall UK. Beach Chalets Holiday Accommodation
This well equipped two-roomed original seaside chalet at Phillack in St Ives Bay is situated in a wonderfully secluded position over looking the beach and estuary of the Hayle River.
Attractively chalet, light and airy, with a sunny aspect nestling against the dunes in a peaceful conservation area on the edge of St Ives Bay and 3 miles of glorious beach.
St Margarets is a large detached chalet ideal for families or small groups it is comfortable, spacious, fully equipped with three bedrooms, with stunning views of St Ives Bay and situated within easy walking distance of the golden sands of Hayle Beach.
www.stives.co.uk /st-ives-beach-chalets.htm   (1010 words)

  
 UK Estate agents with homes, houses & property for sale on rightmove.co.uk
The town of St Ives is renowned for its artists and literary pedigree, being the home of Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and a large number of other galleries and potteries.
The town has its own railway station being on the branch line from St Erth, which itself is on the main Penzance to Paddington line.
St Ives is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful locations on the Cornish coast and Treleigh has some of the finest views over the area.
www.rightmove.co.uk /viewdetails-6515750.rsp/svr/1020?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy   (383 words)

  
 St Ives Hotel Accommodation | Cornish Holidays in St Ives | St Ives Guest House Association | Rail link page
In place of the "miserable shanty" at St. Ives Road (St. Erth Station) a handsome stone building had been erected in the shape of the letter L. The station building at St. Ives was, in architectural terms, similar to a number of other Great Western local stations.
In its earlier years St. Ives station was a very busy place, handling heavy goods and passenger traffic.
Once, of course, all St. Ives' visitors arrived by train, and it is surprising to learn that about 40 people once worked the branch line.
www.stives-cornwall.co.uk /railway.html   (450 words)

  
 GENUKI: Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay, (Cornish: Karrbons), is generally accepted as being part of Lelant; it is located in a romantic wooded gorge, running from the road down to the shore and is a holiday resort.
The bay with its broad sands, is a nice spot for a quiet walk or read, and is more retired than the beach of Porthminster.
The On-line Parish Clerk (OPC) scheme operates a service to help family historians; the OPC page for this parish is available on-line, from where the OPC can be contacted by email.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/Cornwall/CarbisBay   (1044 words)

  
 West Cornwall Holiday Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ives Bay and Mount's Bay have been elected to 'The Most Beautiful Bays in the World' club.
The prestigious world-wide association currently has 28 bays in membership and St. Ives and Mount's Bays are the only Bays (at the time of writing) in England to qualify.
Along with others, St. Ives and Mount's Bays are now promoted in appropriate literature listed along with Cape Cod and San Fransisco Bay in the USA; Paria Bay, Venezuela and Santorin Bay in Greece.
www.go-cornwall.com /StIvesBayText.html   (229 words)

  
 Bay Arts Alliance - We Orchestrate Applause!
The beaches of Bay County are world-famous, but the sophistication of the area surprises some visitors and many new residents.
The wealth of culture available to the people of Bay County blends with an old-fashioned work ethic to bring an energy and enthusiasm to the workplace that is a key ingredient of business success.
Bay County Public Library and its branches in Panama City Beach, Parker and Springfield, provide traditional and electronic services to the diverse population of the community.
www.bayarts.org /localartandculture.html   (1605 words)

  
 St Ives Hotel
The 3-star St Ives Hotel is situated on the traffic free West Bay with magnificent views of the Firth Of Clyde.
Ives has been in the same family since 1983 and guests return year after year to enjoy the service and hospitality the hotel provides.
To find directions to St Ives Hotel please refer to the map and directions page.
www.priceline.co.uk /pcln/hotel/124412?subid=ppcci6124412en   (546 words)

  
 St Ives Hotel. Dunoon, United Kingdom - Discounted rates at www.bookings.net
The 3-star St Ives Hotel is situated on the traffic free West Bay with magnificent views of the Firth Of Clyde.
Ives has been in the same family since 1983 and guests return year after year to enjoy the service and hospitality the hotel provides.
Follow the road to the waterfront; the St. Ives is the third hotel on the right.
www.bookings.net /hotel/gb/stiveshotel.en.html   (1070 words)

  
 Tradewinds Luxury Bed and Breakfast - Carbis Bay - St Ives
It has been constructed to take maximum advantage of the views across the Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse and the North Cornish cliffs beyond, and is just a few minutes walk from Carbis Bay Beach.
There are lovely walks on the coastal path to the quaint old town of St Ives where you can visit The Tate Gallery and the Barbarba Hepworth Museum.
St Ives offers a selection of beautiful restaurants, some of them are award winning.
www.tradewindsstives.co.uk /location.htm   (198 words)

  
 St Ives Rugby Club - Match Report
The summer has seen a number of changes at St Ives, with Alan Hine leaving the club for pastures new, ex Doncaster professional Mel Jessop stood up to the mark as senior coach.
St Ives’ defence again held firm and kept Biggie out for the majority of the 40 minutes.
St Ives should be pleased with the performance they gave, it was obvious that work is needed on set plays and back line moves but for a first game all players gave a good account of themselves.
www.stivesrufc.co.uk /fixtures/reports/1XV/27_08_05.html   (576 words)

  
 North Devon UK - Railways
The Tarka Line runs for 39 miles between Exeter and Barnstaple, following the gentle river valleys of the Yeo and Taw.
the Tarka Line (Exeter - Barnstaple), the Tamar Valley Line (Plymouth - Gunnislake), the Maritime Line (Truro and Falmouth), the Looe Valley Line (Liskeard and Looe) and latest addition the St Ives Bay Line (Penzance - St Ives).
The Tarka line is one of the country's most scenic rural branch lines and follows the course of the Yeo and Taw valleys, offering picturesque views of the Tarka countryside
www.northdevonuk.co.uk /NDUKRailways.html   (358 words)

  
 Carbis Bay Beach Holiday Apartments - Carbis Bay St Ives Apartment @ Chycor Cornwall
Sit back and enjoy the superb views from the comfort of a spacious lounge, or retreat to the veranda, which overlooks the beautiful beach at Carbis bay, which is only a two minute walk away.
With air links into Newquay, rail links on the main line from St Erth, and roads improving constantly, St Ives is being discovered by a new generation as one of the jewels in Britain.
The master bedroom includes the superb view of the Carbis Bay beach and beyond through the French windows, where you can enjoy a relaxing lie in listening to the glorious sound of the sea in a luxury pocket sprung, king-size bed.
www.chycor.co.uk /apartments/carbis-bay-beach-apartments/index.htm   (781 words)

  
 Railfuture   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The line is one of the seven national demonstration projects for the strategy.
The Penistone Line Partnership has been one of the most successful rail partnerships and is famed for its music trains, community bus links and its management of a community car club.
St Ives Bay Line (St Erth-St Ives, Cornwall)
www.railfuture.org.uk /tiki-print_article.php?articleId=913   (456 words)

  
 St Ives Holidays - 19 Gwel Marten, Headland Road, Carbis Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Each unit overlooks the beach and has a fine view of St Ives Bay.
All apartments also have shared use of the terrace garden immediately in front of the apartments, which is laid to lawn and enjoys superb views into St Ives Bay.
This first floor flat has a commanding view of St. Ives Bay from the lounge.
www.stivesholidays.com /year2006/19gmn.htm   (273 words)

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