Exploring the park at Saltram

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.