Discover more in Salcombe countryside
Find out where to park, the things to see and do and more in Salcombe countryside.
Parking in Dartmouth and Kingswear countryside
The rugged coastline of Salcombe, with views of the Atlantic ocean, hidden sandy coves and stunning countryside, makes this area perfect for a coastal adventure. The nearby National Trust car parks are the ideal starting point. Read on to find each of the car parks.
Where can I park to visit Dartmouth and Kingswear countryside?
There are five car parks within the countryside areas of Dartmouth and Kinsgwear, all of which are ideally based for a great day out. You can park at:
- Little Dartmouth
- Coleton Camp
- Brownstone
- Scabbacombe
- Mansands
How much does it cost to park?
National Trust members can scan to park for free. Every scan and every penny directly funds our work to care for the countryside and coastline.
For non-members, the charges are:
- Little Dartmouth - £3 all day
- Coleton Camp, Brownstone, Scabbacombe and Mansands - £1.20 for 1 hour, £3.60 up to 3 hours, £4.80 all day
Charges apply at all times.
Pay for parking via the JustPark app
If you don’t carry cash with you, all of our car parks have the option to pay via the JustPark app. To do this, you must first download the app to your phone which then allows you to pay for your parking remotely. You can find more information and download the app here: JustPark - The Parking App
We recommend downloading and setting up the app before you head out in case connection is poor on location. The codes for the car parks are:
- Little Dartmouth - 80614
- Coleton Camp - 80543
- Brownstone - 80528
- Scabbacombe - 80670
- Mansands - 80623
Don't always believe the satnav
Please note that in rural locations postcodes often cover a wide area so don't always believe the satnav. Look out for the brown tourist attraction signs with the National Trust oakleaf symbol.
Little Dartmouth National Trust car park
Park here for walks around the gentle coastal landscape west of Dartmouth with wonderful views, wild flowers and the ruins of a Civil War encampment
How to get to Little Dartmouth car park
- Postcode: TQ6 0JP
- What3Words:///cheese.merge.pining
Coleton Camp National Trust car park
A car park close to Coleton Fishacre, paths lead onto the South West Coast Path, looping towards Scabbacombe Beach or a circular towards Coleton Fishacre.
How to get to Coleton Camp car park
- Postcode: TQ6 0EQ
- What3Words:///bakers.tradition.leopard
Brownstone National Trust car park
Level and accessible walk from Brownstone to the Day Mark. Continue further along the old military road to reach Froward Point and Brownstone Battery, one of the few remaining Second World War coastal defence positions.
How to get to Brownstone car park
- Postcode: TQ6 0EH
- What3Words:///windmills.jolt.cats
Scabbacombe National Trust car park
A small car park, the footpath leads directly to Scabbacombe beach. It is a rugged and steep walk.
How to get to Scabbacombe car park
- Postcode: TQ6 0EF
-
What3Words:///reduce.change.glossed
Mansands National Trust car park
Park here for walks down to Mansands bird hide, overlooking the wetlands, or further down to Mansands beach.
How to get to Mansands car park
- Postcode: TQ6 0EF
- What3Words:///jubilant.goal.tasteful
Parking in and around Dartmouth and Kinsgwear countryside
These roads get particular busy during the spring and summer months and bank holidays. Parking in roadside verges and laybyes in and around here causes access problems for people who live there, including farmers and potentially emergency vehicles.
We’d like to ask everyone to do what they can to help ease the pressure of parking in the countryside.
No Overnight Parking
We don't allow overnight parking due to the impact on nature and wildlife, staff resource and visitors.
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