National Trust - Plymbridge Woods — Attraction in Plymouth

Plymbridge Woods is truly one of the most serene and enriching places to visit in the South West. Steeped in history, this beautiful woodland follows the path of an old railway line, once vital for transporting granite and timber. The remnants of industrial heritage—like the iconic viaduct and old railway bridges—add a unique historical charm to your journey through the woods.

What makes Plymbridge Woods especially special is its peaceful atmosphere. Whether you’re here for a quiet morning walk, a family cycling adventure, or just letting your dog roam in nature, the space offers something for everyone. The walking and cycling trails are well-maintained and meander alongside the River Plym, offering stunning views and the occasional sighting of deer or peregrine falcons.

It’s a haven for locals and visitors alike, and a perfect example of how natural beauty and local history can come together to provide a space for relaxation, exercise, and reflection. A must-visit for nature lovers, cyclists, walkers,...

i used to be a frequent visitor of plymbridge with my dog, i would go down on my mobility scooter and generally enjoy it, but after time got to the stage where i was fed up with other dog owners allowing their dogs to run wild and try and attack my dog who was always on a flexi lead, one attack by an Alsatian left me shook up and i lost a shoe in the struggle, i have sadly now given up going there, some dog owners just give you abuse, there's always been a real lack of dog poo bins as well so you see small bags of poo strewn up and down the path, no signs up at all warning dog owners to keep control of their dogs at all times, and there have been several cases i've heard of about people being harassed by others dogs, the national trust need to be more pro active and get more signs up clearly stating the byelaw on dogs, and these should be highly visible in plymbridge car park, i think plymbridge is a lovely place to go but my safety and well being are more important to me and i...

Nice place and often been before, but got lost using the River Roam map on the NT website (orange route, anticlockwise). After the climb around the picnic symbol, on the flat ground at the top, the path bends left and splits into two. The waymarker arrows point left but both sides of the fork are on the left. We found ourselves crossing a bridge which is not shown on the map and up to a gate which I now know brought us into the west side of Cann Woods. We found our way eventually down to the old railway (Tower Woods?) and returned to Plym Bridge that way, so we never got to Peregrine Bridge. Surely when there is a fork you should put the waymarker between the two paths, so it is clear? And the map could be a LOT better. I would not recommend anyone to try this route. I suppose we should have taken the other (right ) fork to go down to the...