The slipway is free for public use for the launching and recovery of most small boats including those launched from trailers. Vehicles and trailers must not be left parked at the top of the slip as access is required at all times by Blagdon's Boatyard.
Slipway information
- Located at Stonehouse (map grid reference SX 4580 5392)
- 12 metres wide public slipway
- Provides access to the water at most states of the tide
- Any times with restricted access to the water
- At low water spring tides access is restricted due to the need to cross the bed of the estuary to reach the water
- If launching from a trailer then it is best to avoid the very bottom of spring tides for launching or recovering a boat
When leaving the slipway by boat you need to turn immediately to starboard to pass the western end of the Mayflower International Marina before reaching the busy Hamoaze.
How to get there
From the city centre take the first exit at the roundabout immediately after crossing the Stonehouse Bridge and follow Richmond Walk until you have passed the Mayflower International Marina. At the end of the road there is a car parking area and the slipway is immediately beyond this.
From the direction of Devonport turn right and take the third exit at the roundabout before the Stonehouse Bridge and follow the direction as above.
Parking
There's a car park for up to 20 vehicles alongside the slipway.
Toilets
There are no toilets near the slipway.
Local facilities
A range of shops can be found along Richmond Walk, the nearest is at Mayflower International Marina.