Plymouth has a brand new green space to explore. Saltram East Country Park opened today, adding 32 hectares of fresh parkland to the National Trust estate and creating a beautiful new area for walking, cycling and wildlife spotting. This new area significantly expands the free‑to‑access countryside at National Trust Saltram, offering visitors more room to walk, cycle and explore.
Image: National Trust Images/Steve Sayers
A smooth, accessible 2.5km multi‑use trail now winds through the site, with gentle gradients and rest points offering lovely views across Plymouth and Saltram House. It’s ideal for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users and families looking for an easy outdoor adventure.
Across the park, new wildflower meadows are already flourishing, attracting insects, butterflies and birds, including the first breeding pair of skylarks. Over time, the meadows will continue to grow as part of the National Trust’s long‑term biodiversity project.
Visitors can explore four interconnected routes, Meadow Path, Turnpike Trail, Wixenford Way and The Dell, each offering a different way to enjoy the landscape. And looking ahead, a new community forest will begin to take shape this winter, with up to 12,000 trees being planted.
Whether you’re local or visiting Plymouth for the day, Saltram East Country Park is a brilliant new place to stretch your legs, enjoy nature and discover a fresh side of the city.
