Landmarks & Trails
Plymouth is rich in history and has many boundary stones, milestones and other markers which add great interest to the local heritage landscape.
There are now estimated to have been 1,000 stones in the Plymouth area. However, many stones and markers have been lost through redevelopment. Download the milestones and waymarkers postcard the town and parish boundaries postcard and the military and miscellaneous postcard to assist you in plotting Plymouth's past.
To explore more of Plymouth’s heritage, you can visit some of our historic sites, places of interest and parks, some of which provide trail guides perfect for discovering some fascinating facts.
For quick links to some of the maps and trails, see below:
- Devonport Park
- Laira Heritage Trail
- City Centre Wildlife Trail
- Devonport Heritage Trail - Mountwise
- Devonport Heritage Trail - Devonport Park
- Devonport Heritage Trail - Northcorner
- Sutton Harbour Heritage Trail
There are also some seasonal trails for the whole family to take part in, and win some great prizes!
- Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail (30 November 2019 to 5 January 2020)
- Polar Bear Explorer (1 December 2019 to 1 March 2020)
Things To Do Highlights
Highlights
Smeaton's Tower
Buckfast Abbey
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Drakes Island