Getting here
50.26407, -5.05234
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: UK:National Cycle Network - Truro loop
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
51
51 public paths
Public access
🚴
Cycling
53
53 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
5
5 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Coast to Coast Trail · Cycling0
UK:National Cycle Network - Truro loop · Cycling0
Route 3 · Cycling527.7 km
NCN National Route 32 · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Union Place · public footpath
Lemon Mews Road · public footpath
Wilkes Walk · public footpath
About this historic site
Standing Cross is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
☕
Café
Geek Retreat · 82m
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Parking
Old Bridge Street Short Stay Car Park · Paid · 120m
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Toilets
5 · 58m away
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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