Blagdon’s Meadow

Blagdon’s Meadow is an area of grassland located between the Plym Estuary and Embankment Road. The meadow was originally formed from the dredgings from the Plym and now includes areas of well-drained, damp and marshy grassland and some scrub.

Various improvements to this site were made possible through the Plymouth Single Regeneration Budget Gateway Project package. A number of new features have been added to the meadow including a natural stone Devon bank, cycle parking and a viewing area on the waterside complete with heavy-duty granite benches. A dog bin has also been installed to encourage dog walkers to use the site responsibly. At the entrance to the site three carved wooden totem poles stand welcoming visitors to the meadow.

Populations of plants including Bee Orchids (Ophrys apifera) and Autumn Lady’s Tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) can be found here and the site also provides a good habitat for invertebrates and seed eating birds.

As well as providing a site for informal recreation the meadow has been used as an outdoor classroom and recreation centre and to host a variety of interpretive events such as walks and talks.