Haytor Granite Tramway is 200 this year!
The Granite Tramway was Devon's first railroad and was officially opened on 16th September 1820 by George Templer. It was built to transport Dartmoor Granite, which was used in buildings such as London Bridge and the British Museum.
Find out more about Haytor's wildlife and heritage
Walk the Templer Way
Thank you!
We would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who submitted photos to the Tramway Challenge. Seeing your photos and hearing your stories made it feel like we were all celebrating together despite not being able to in person.
In case you missed it, you can find all the virtual celebrations on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for #HaytorTramway200. All of the entries from the Tramway Challenge can also be found on display shortly at National Park Visitor Centre Haytor.
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