🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Wren
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Wren
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Wren, Chaffinch +80 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
Free
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Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Wren, Chaffinch +80 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Green Yoke-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss, Pointed Spear-moss +60 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hendersick and Talland Bay Loop, LansallosWalking route4 km▾
Some steep slopes and steps on the coast path, plus a section walking along a busy, narrow lane. Prepare for mud after wet weather. Be aware of cliff edges and unstable cliffs - keep children supervised.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 1:30Round tripLocal walking route
Polperro to Looe coast walk, Lantic Bay, Mid & SE CornwallWalking route8.8 km▾
Pass an early Christian holy site & medieval chapel ruins. Looe had trading links with the Mediterranean in prehistoric times, & its said that Jesus visited with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. Narrow & stony paths, with steep ascents, descents & steps.
Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle)Walking route▾
