Saltash is a town and civil parish in southeast Cornwall, England, UK. It has a population of 16,184 at the 2011 census. It lies in the south east of Cornwall, facing Plymouth over the River Tamar. It was in the Caradon district until March 2009 and is known as "the Gateway to Cornwall". Saltash means ash tree by the salt mill. Saltash is best known for the I.K Brunel Railway Overpass Bridge, a towering 134-foot bridge, constructed in 1854, which frequently transports trains over the River Tamar.
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Bolberry Down, Wiltshire Walks, Garrison Walls, History Hunt - SALISBURY, Sancreed to Carn Euny, Castle-an-dinas and Menalhyl Valley Circular Walk, Chapel Porth to St Agnes Circular Walk, Zennor Head, Bodmin Moor, Saltash Heritage Trail.
Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
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