Around Plymouth

Tranquillity and history meet at this ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape, with gardens, meadows, orchards and woodlands to explore. Follow over 700 years of footsteps; from the Cistercians who built the Abbey, to seafarers Grenville and Drake who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.

Glorious Cornish garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore. The garden features terraces, ponds and orchards with 150 local apple varieties.

From Saturday 20 November, see the Cotehele Garland as it would have looked when the tradiiton started

At Saltram there's a secret garden to lose yourself and parkland with riverside and woodland walks. Strolling through this precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth, you can almost forget that the city lies so close.

The Lanhydrock estate is full of winding paths and stretches of countryside to explore in winter. Park Café is open daily in winter, perfect for a warming drink after a walk or cycle.

Arguably one of the most dramatic stretches of the North Cornwall coast, the unspoilt Pentire coastline offers far-reaching views and plenty of walking routes including some that are accessible by Tramper mobility scooter (scooters available by pre-booking only). The new Pentyr café offers indoor seating and a wood burning stove, keeping it cosy on colder days, open Thursdays-Sundays.

There's plenty of summer colour to be found in a garden near you. Here are our favourite gardens near Plymouth to explore, play in and get some vital fresh air.

The area around Plymouth is full of perfect walks. With sandy beaches and wonderful woods, why not take a look?

Near Plymouth there are cycle trails for all abilities, great for getting active and making the most of the amazing countryside near the city.

See the full list places we care for in the South West by county.

Whether you’re looking for fuel to kick-start a ramble on the coast, or are returning from a gentle stroll in the woods, you’ll find these kiosks, cafés and tea-rooms are great places to stop for a treat. What's more, every visit you make and piece of cake you buy helps us carry on looking after special places for everyone to enjoy, for ever.

Some of the places we care for in the South West need to be booked in advance, with several offering guided tours or introductory talks. Read on to find out more.

Thanks to supporters like you, second-hand bookshops at the places we care for usually take thousands of pounds annually, and every penny is invested to keep the property special for everyone, for ever. Read on to find out about the bookshops which help to raise funds to support vital conservation work, and the different bookshops you can visit.