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Yealmpton Sports Ground

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 266m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

4 activities

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Saltram pillars walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This circular walk follows the Run England 1-mile route. The walk, which includes some slopes, can be muddy when wet.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Saltram boundary walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This walk includes a steep section with steps. The ground can get muddy, especially after wet weather, so walking boots are recommended.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Silverton Pathpublic footpath · 630 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 630 mSurface gravelPath type: cycleway
Boldventurepublic footpath · 325 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 325 mPath type: residential
Waltacrepublic footpath · 186 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 186 mSurface compactedPath type: residential
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Cycling

51 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route651 m
Named routeRef 2Length 651 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route159 m
Named routeRef 2Length 159 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Named routeRef 2Length 85 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 2Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bus shelter on western edge of Yealmpton

Bus shelter on western edge of Yealmpton

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