plymouth

Plymouth Group

We are the Plymouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A walk linking Saltram to Efford, Eggbuckland and Leigham using green spaces.

From start point we walk alongside the River Plym and into the Saltram Estate, passing Blaxton Meadow and then along the path heading to Marsh Mills. Coffee break along this path section. Footbridge over the Embankment and then into Efford Marsh Reserve. Exit at Eggbuckland Road and then into Eggbuckland and up to Fort Austin. Lunch break here. Then down through Forder Valley Woods,  and on  to Leigham Woods. Follow the Plym again and head back into Saltram and return.

Car park is free. 

Toilets available along the route in Sainsbury's, Marsh Mills.

No pub/cafe on route but we could go to DeeDees cafe in the Range, Billacombe Road, (a very short drive from our start point) at end of walk.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Although the car park is an adequate size it is quite a popular one. So if you can get there via public transport or by sharing a car etc, then that may be useful.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 50536 54504
Nearest postcode:
PL9 7JA
what3words:
funded.cheeks.organs
Start time:
10:00 am

The Ride car park, Chelson Meadow, Plymouth.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking