Cargreen is a small riverside village on the Cornish bank of the River Tamar, a few miles upstream from Saltash and within easy commuting distance of Plymouth in England. Historically the hamlet grew up around a compact quay and a ferry crossing that handled agricultural produce, lime and local stone, leaving a strong maritime character and a history tied to river trade and small‑scale boat work.
Today Cargreen feels quiet and largely residential but is popular with boaters, anglers and walkers exploring the Tamar Valley and the estuary’s creeks; a number of holiday cottages and riverside paths mean it attracts visitors despite its size. The community is small and outward‑looking, with some residents commuting across the river while others prize the village for its peaceful riverside setting and views.
Postcode districts covering Cargreen
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Saltash 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bodmin 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Tavistock 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ivybridge 13.2 miles21.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Landulph Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Carkeel Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Saltash Tamar Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Botusfleming Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Saltash Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bere Ferrers Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Saltash Essa Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Saltash Trematon & Landrake Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Honicknowle Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- St. Budeaux Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Pillaton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bere Alston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Cargreen
PL12 6PA, PL12 6FJ, PL12 6PF, PL12 6NX, PL12 6NF, PL12 6PB, PL12 6NY, PL12 6PD, PL12 6NE … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 34.5 miles55.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 40.5 miles65.1 km
- Bere Ferrers Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Saltash Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Cargreen Ad
- China Fleet Country Club 4 1.2 miles2 km
- The Craft House 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Fox on the Hoe 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Future Inn Plymouth 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Finnygook Inn 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Moxy Plymouth 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Rooms by Bistrot Pierre 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Tavistock House Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Horn of Plenty 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 7.3 miles11.8 km
Local points of interest
- Antony Estate Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Home Park Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Hingston Down Hill 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 6 miles9.7 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cattewater Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Tregantle Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 17.8 miles28.6 km