Whatever your reason for coming to Saltford, we hope you enjoy your time in the village and we warmly welcome considerate visitors.
History and heritage
For information about the history and heritage of Saltford, including links to information about Saltford Brass Mill and Saltford Online Museum (hosted by Saltford Environment Group), please visit SPC’s History of Saltford page.
More information about the history of Saltford can be found in the many printed resources available from Saltford Community Library (as part of the Libraries West network). The local studies library and archive for the Saltford area is located at the Bath Record Office (located at the Guildhall, Bath).
Getting to Saltford by bus, bike or on foot
Saltford is a popular destination for cyclists and walkers. The Bristol to Bath Railway Path runs through Saltford connecting the two cities. Please find more information, including a map, on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path website.
To find out more about public rights of way and permissive paths in Saltford, please visit our Location Map page.
Bus routes provide a regular service though Saltford, via the A4 Bath Road.
Please note that not all of Saltford has pavements adjacent to the highway. If driving in the area please be aware of pedestrians (and horse riders) in the carriageway.
Environment, River & Saltford Weir
The river is a habitat for otters, kingfishers and other wildlife that SPC is keen to see protected. Any visitors to the river are asked to follow The Countryside Code and support the care of this important natural environment.
Visitors are also requested to take their litter home, or else use one of the bins available.
Please be careful if ingesting water from the river, concerns about illness and information about raw sewage entering the river (there are four storm drains in Saltford) can be found in our 2024 article ‘River at Saltford results show High Nutrient Pollution‘ and also on our ‘River Water Quality at Saltford‘ page.
Please also see the ‘River Avon in Saltford‘ page and information the links below:
- River safety information and advice
- River water quality at Saltford
- SPC’s river safety actions
- Tragedies at the river in Saltford inc Saltford Weir
Map of the river in Saltford above taken from Bristol Avon Rivers Trust’s interactive map 2025. According to the 2025 RiverBlitz survey by Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, the river at Saltford continues to record high levels of nitrate and phosphate – a sign of nutrient pollution.
💧 Why it matters: Excess nutrients can fuel algae growth and reduce oxygen in the water, harming wildlife. There’s also a risk of illness to people and pets, especially if river water is swallowed.
⚠️ Please be cautious when using the river – particularly with young people, children and dogs. If you feel unwell after contact with river water, seek medical advice.
You can learn more about RiverBlitz and local water quality at: 👉 https://bristolavonriverstrust.org/riverblitz
Also view SPC’s ‘River Water Quality at Saltford’ page for more information.
Parking
B&NES Council is responsible for parking in Saltford, not Saltford Parish Council. Please view the B&NES Council website for more information.
Please view B&NES Council signage for parking information when in the village to avoid fines.
Always leave access for emergency vehicles.
B&NES Council enforcement teams visit Saltford as a priority especially during peak periods. This includes parking bays as well as the Resident Parking Zones. In July 2024 B&NES Council’s Parking Enforcement teams visited Saltford 108 times, and in September 2024 they made 114 visits to Saltford.
Saltford Parish Council thanks B&NES Council for prioritising Saltford as a location for enforcement team visits. Residents who note parking on Double Yellow Lines or unpermitted parking in Resident Parking Zones can make B&NES Council aware – B&NES Council’s parking team can be contacted on 01225 477133, 01225 477134 or by email at parking@bathnes.gov.uk .
Residents are encouraged to contact the police directly on 101 if they see dangerously parked vehicles. The police can deal with vehicles causing an obstruction or hazard. Residents are encouraged to report dangerous parking to the police (the ‘local council’ referred to on the police website is B&NES Council).
Mooring
B&NES Council is riparian owner for the riverbank in Saltford. Any enquiries about mooring on the riverbank in Saltford need to be directed by members of the public directly to the Canal River Trust or to B&NES Council
B&NES Cabinet has agreed to relocate moorings from Mead Lane, and B&NES Council continues this work as part of its ‘Better Moorings Project’. For up-to-date information from B&NES Council, please see the B&NES Council Mead Lane Moorings webpage. The B&NES Council Mead Lane mooring webpage includes contact details for B&NES Council for matters relating to moorings at this location (see right-hand side of linked page).
Toilets
B&NES Council is responsible for public toilets in the local area, please visit the B&NES Council website for information or to report any issues.