Local Walks

Maps detailing all of these walks will follow shortly.

Hardacre wood

The highest point in Plympton, and a vastly underused wood full of nature trails and stunning views over the town. There are access points on Copse Road, Drunken Bridge Hill and Saltram Road. Simply select a path and wander through the woods. There is one main circular trail which travels around the whole wood, with several offshoots which all link up with each other. Areas of the wood have been dedicated to various people. It's almost impossible to get lost as all you have to do is keep going and eventually you will end up at your starting point. A pleasant way to kill a few hours on a nice day, without having to drive too far.

Back Lane

A series of small narrow lanes, behind Plympton St Maurice. The lanes are used infrequently by cars, however it is something to be wary of. They form a small network which can be accessed via the end of Drunken Bridge Hill, or Bullers Hill opposite Wolverwood Lane. They all mnake their way up to the top of the hill and exit out at Ridge Road.

Old Plympton
A walk from Ridgeway via Pathfields taking in the Castle, Old Grammar School and going behind Fore Street into the back fields arriving back at Ridgeway via Dark Street Lane.

Downfield Walk

A path that goes up a valley through a housing estate, fairly unappealing but good exercise. It starts from Glen Road opposite Tesco and winds it's way up the valley as far as the Chaddlewood Pub.

Saltram house

Pleasant walk round a country estate. There are several Miles of paths for Walkers and Cyclists which start at the Main Car Park, descend to the River Plym, follow it for a few miles then climb slowly back up to the house, or alternatively Stag Lodge.

Ridge Road

Infrequently used series of lanes, which follow the high Ridge line at the top of Plympton. Can be used to link up Hardacre Wood, Back Lane and Saltram.

Sherford Valley

There are many lanes that are infrequently used by traffic, once you get off the main Plympton to Brixham road.

Newnham to Boringdon camp

Uphill path which rises up to Cann wood, and comes out by the ruined Tin mine chimney. Handy for a visit across the road to Boringdon Camp. It starts just before the entrance to Newnham Park, and climbs uphill on a rocky tree lined path for a few miles until it flattens out and exits opposite the Cann Wood Car park.

Plymbridge Woods

Riverside trials. Accessed via the Plym Valley Trail at Coypool, or the car park at Plymbridge. Miles of Woodland and Riverside trails, very popular with walkers and cyclists alike.

Cann Wood

Forestry commission wood with many trails, which extend for several miles. There are picnic area within the wood, and the trails are clearly marked with coloured signposts. One thing to take a look at is an ancient Iron Age settlement, Boringdon Camp, which is only a few yards from the main car park, but not obviously signposted.

Green Lanes in Plympton

There are many green lanes in Plympton, which are essentially very old roadways which are not used any more. All are treelined and are mostly blocked to traffic, although some have access to cars along part of their way. They are a pleasant way to walk around the town without using main roads.

• Stoggy Lane
• George Lane
• Copse Road to Drunken Bridge Hill
• Back Lane
• Pathfields
• Newnham Hill
• Wolverwood Lane