Tony Atkin
Penlee Battery
The Battery enjoys stunning panoramic views of Plymouth Sound and comprises woodland and coastal grassland.
Location
Just outside of Rame
Saltash
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
The Battery comprises woodland and coastal grassland. The reserve is on the site of a former defensive and strategically placed Battery, used throughout both World Wars. One of the most distinctive plants found here is the bee orchid, whose lower lip resembles the body of a queen bee in colour and shape.