Saltash in Cornwall

Lat 50.4079° N, lon 4.2114° W●Main town · Tamar crossing

Saltash

Saltash faces Plymouth across the Tamar, the Gateway to Cornwall, with the Tamar Bridge and Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge overhead.

Where to stay

Saltash at a glance

A clear starting point for Saltash

Saltash faces Plymouth across the Tamar, the Gateway to Cornwall, with the Tamar Bridge and Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge overhead.

The first town over the Tamar, with two famous bridges, a lively Fore Street and quick links to Plymouth.

Saltash suits a stop on the way into Cornwall, or a base for the Tamar Valley and Plymouth.

Walk Fore Street and the waterside, cross into Plymouth over the bridges, or head up the Tamar Valley.

Estuary and inland countryside via the territory map and Cornwall walks hub.

Around Saltash, useful local places include Botus Fleming, Landulph, Landrake and Deviock. Open Discover & connect for the parish list, or use the interactive map to see how they sit together.

Saltash also works as a base for days in Torpoint, Callington and Liskeard. Each has its own town page if you want to continue from here.

Use Cornish.co.uk to find places to stay, food and drink and things to do around Saltash. Open the interactive map for pins, or jump to Cornwall walks and local services. Discover & connect lists neighbouring towns and parishes.

Planning questions

Frequently asked questions about Saltash

Is Saltash a seaside town?

Saltash sits on the tidal Tamar, not the open sea. This guide treats it as an inland estuary gateway town.

What is Saltash known for?

Saltash is known for the Royal Albert Bridge and as Cornwall's crossing point from Plymouth.

Which villages are near Saltash?

Botus Fleming, Landulph, Landrake and Deviock appear in local areas and on the map.

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