A small medieval port on the River Tamar, once home
to the largest River Steamer Fleet in the Southwest.
Narrow streets rise steeply from the riverbanks where popular
pastimes such as canoeing and fishing are still enjoyed.
Two bridges cross the river here:
A railway bridge designed by Isabard Kingom Brunel in 1859.
A road bridge (Tamar Bridge) opened in the early 1960’s. This is a
modern suspension bridge which replaced the ferry service, this had
been in use since the 13th century. There is still a regular car
ferry service, but this runs from nearby Torpoint.
Directly across the river is the city of Plymouth. The city boasts
excellent shopping, theatres, long sea frontage and is also a major
employment centre through the naval dockyard. Britainy Ferries also
have a base here with services to Roscoff and Santander.
Saltash has limited shopping but caters for all local requirements.
Accommodation is quite limited although nearby are the popular
resorts of Looe and Polperro.
