Exploring the park at Saltram

Saltram East 

The National Trust has opened up more than 32 hectares of green space, creating new opportunities for the people of Plymouth to connect with nature and heritage.
Supported by Sport England Lottery Funding and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, new multi-use trails and a boardwalk link Saltram East with the wider parkland, revealing restored views across Plymouth and towards Saltram House.
Newly establishing wildflower meadows and habitats are helping to create a richer landscape for wildlife and strengthen Plymouth's green corridor.

You can find the map for this new area here:
Saltram East Map

You will also be able to access the map by scanning QR codes on the wayfinding posts on your phone throughout your walk, or pick up a paper copy at the welcome centre. 
There are four recommended trail routes to choose from all shown on the map, varying from 30 to 70mins. All paths are between 2-3 metres wide and flat, there are some steeper sections, these are indicated on the map. 

Dogs at Saltram East 

In this new space, there are differnent zone rules across the area at certain times of year for dogs.
Dogs are welcome off lead in all areas of Saltram East between April and August whilst the sheep are away. Please keep you dog under close control, with good recall, remembering that not all users are fond of dogs. Between September and March we need to ask you to keep your dog on a lead in certain areas with red signs. This is for the safety and health of our resident sheep, who graze this time of year. 
We ask that you please collect your dog waste and pop it in the nearest bin at the end of your walk. If the bins are full please take your waste home with you to dispose of their as in other coast and open countryside areas. 

Saltram's historic parkland 

Saltram’s historic parkland is a rare surviving example of an 18th-century estate. At its height, it was made up of 4,000 acres of land and provided income for the Parker family and employment for many local people. 

Today, the park continues to be a working estate, with much of the land used as permanent pasture and cattle often to be seen enjoying the sunshine in the fields around the house. 

Explore different habitats

There are 500 acres with a remarkable range of different habitats, including farmland, beaches, salt marshes, meadows, woodland and an estuary, as well as the 18th-century folly, known as the Amphitheatre.  

Walks in the park 

The park is the ideal space for a stroll, however far you want to walk. It has a mixture of easy access pathways that are suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, and some out of the way tracks to explore. Why not pop into the welcome centre to pick up a map to start your journey.

The Riverside walk 

The Riverside Walk starts from the main car park and follows a path through farmland, historic woodlands, and alongside the Plym estuary. The route offers beautiful views over the city and surrounding countryside, weaving past the 18th-century amphitheatre and Blaxton Meadow, a prime spot for birdwatching. The walk should take you about an hour and passes Saltram’s historic house before returning to the main car park, making it a perfect way to experience the park’s natural and historic highlights. If you cycle, the route should take you about 30 minutes. Riverside cycle trail at Saltram.