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About Saltash

Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting and it is well worth breaking your journey to look around and enjoy the spectacular views of the river and bridges.

The narrow streets of Saltash are crammed with attractive old buildings. One building is the home of the wife of Sir Francis Drake.
Drake married a Saltash girl, Mary Newman, her cottage has been preserved and is open to the public. It is said that Sir Francis, used the local harbour to unload cargo from Spanish treasure ships.

It is to the river that Saltash owes its status as a town. History tells us that there has been a river crossing of the Tamar in existence since Roman times and that long before the great port of Plymouth developed, Saltash had both a port and a safe harbour.

There does not appear to be a great deal known of the early history of the town but there is little doubt that the building of the railways brought prosperity to both the town and its people. The Royal Albert Bridge which carries the railway was designed by Brunel. It was completed and commissioned for service in 1859 by H.R.H. Prince Albert. More latterly, in the year 1961 another more slender suspension bridge was built. This new bridge replaced the Saltash Ferry servce and opened up the road across to Plymouth and the rest of the country. There is a plaque in Old Ferry Road reminding the visitor that the bridge replaced a ferry service that had been in operation since the 13th-century.

Now-a-days there is a lively air and a bustle about the town, there are pleasant riverside walks with picnic areas, interesting shops and a good selection of inns and restaurants, all of which offer delicious fresh locally caught fish and good wine

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Saltash

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Saltram House	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
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Dartmoor Wildlife Park	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Tavistock Abbey	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Old Guildhall and Gaol	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dobwalls Family Adventure Park	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Golitha Falls	(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Saltash

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Cawsand, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction S)
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Rame, in the county of Cornwall (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction S)
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Callington, in the county of Cornwall (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)
The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines.
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Yelverton, in the county of Devon (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)
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Brixton, in the county of Devon (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)
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Millendreath, in the county of Cornwall (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)
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Newton Ferrers, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
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Tavistock, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction N)
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Looe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)
In far off medieval times both East and West Looe were granted a charter and each retained its own identity for several centuries.
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Princetown, in the county of Devon (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NE)
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Polperro, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W)
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Two Bridges, in the county of Devon (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction NE)
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Launceston, in the county of Cornwall (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction N)
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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NE)
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Nearby travel help

Saltash Station	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
St. Budeaux Victoria Road Station	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction E)
Plymouth City Airport	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(34.8 miles, 56.1 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31	(36.2 miles, 58.2 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(39.3 miles, 63.3 km, direction NE)
Saltash to London	(194.1 miles, 312.2 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Saltash

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Saltash center
China Fleet Country Club	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
The Royal Fleet Club	(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction SE)
Best Western Duke Of Cornwall Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)
Rosaland Hotel	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE)
The New Continental	(4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE)
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE)
Jewells Guest Accomodation	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)
Grosvenor Hotel	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)
Quality Hotel Plymouth	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)
The Astor Hotel	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SE)
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