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Carnanton Woods

✦ Ancient woodland85 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome85 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Tawny Owl
  • 🌿Foraging 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
Parking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Tawny Owl, Wren +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Tawny Owl, Wren +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Ramsons, Bluebell, Jacobaea +266 more · last seen 2018

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants; Plants — Ramsons, Hazel, Dandelion +30 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Great Green Bush-cricket, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Western Conifer Seed Bug +22 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Great Green Bush-cricket, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Western Conifer Seed Bug +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 16: Porthcothan to Newquay)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to NewquayWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Carnewas bus route walking trail, North CornwallWalking route6.4 km

A majority of the trail follows the South West Coast Path, following coast and farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces and it can be muddy during wet weather. The route includes slopes, steps and and unfenced clifftop.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 1:30Local walking route
Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk, North CornwallWalking route7.2 km

Following coast and farmland footpaths. Moderate terrain along natural, uneven surfaces. Route includes slopes, steps and unfenced cliff top. Sturdy footwear is advised. Be aware of dangerous tides at both Bedruthan and Porth Mear beaches.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 1:30Round tripLocal walking route
Footpath: St Columb to St Mawgan Villagepublic footpath · 140 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 140 mSurface groundPath type: footway
Footpath: St Columb to St Mawgan Villagepublic footpath · 150 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 150 mSurface groundPath type: footway
Carloggas Farmpublic footpath · 42 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 42 mPath type: service
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
Route 305Cycling route
Named routeRef 305National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route54 m
Named routeRef 32Length 54 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route604 m
Named routeRef 32Length 604 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route178 m
Named routeRef 32Length 178 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route943 m
Named routeRef 32Length 943 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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