Blagdon’s Meadow

A green gateway to the Plym Estuary

Close to Embankment Road and the Plym Estuary, Blagdon’s Meadow is reclaimed grassland now rich in wildflowers. It is a place to picnic, walk and watch the tide, with views towards Saltram.

Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Coastal Rangers and volunteers litterpicking during a Coastal Clean Up event at Blagdons Meadow.

What you’ll find

  • Grassland habitats supporting bee orchids, southern marsh orchids and other notable Devon species
  • A waterside viewing area and cycle parking
  • Links to the Laira Heritage Trail
  • Winter wading birds feeding on the mudflats of the Plym Estuary

Horizons Project Work

  • Working with residents from the East End of Plymouth and Tothill Park to shape future activities and improvements
Someone holding a shark or ray egg case- otherwise knwon as a mermaid's purse

Why it Matters

Blagdon’s Meadow shows how small green spaces connect directly to blue spaces. It offers free, accessible outdoor space where people can pause, meet and enjoy nature beside the estuary.

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