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Croft Plantation

86 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome86 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Tawny Owl, Redwing, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Tawny Owl, Redwing, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Rowan, Water Mint, Red Dead-nettle +16 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Large White +81 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Large White +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Japanese Knotweed, Common Vetch +320 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bluebell, Japanese Knotweed, Common Vetch +320 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 29: Helford to Falmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Inland Diversion)Walking route
Named route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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