Earlier prehistoric hillfort, stone hut circle settlement and field system at Helman Tor
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.42217, -4.73028
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Pheasant +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Pheasant +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Azure Damselfly +18 more · last seen 2025; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Saints WayWalking route47 km
Padstow to Fowey
Lanhydrock Great Wood and Beech Avenue walk, LanhydrockWalking route4 km
Lady's Walk is a little bumpy in places but is approached in a downhill direction. Short, steep incline as you enter the Beech Avenue.
Lanhydrock Parkland walk, LanhydrockWalking route5 km
Most of the walk is on hard surfaced paths except alongside the River Fowey, where the path is earth and may be softer and muddy underfoot if wet. The route also cuts across grass pasture towards the swimming pool and includes a rough, stony track up towa
🚴Cycling
45 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
UK:National Cycle Network - local linkCycling route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Route 305Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route272 m
Main RouteCycling route117 m
Main RouteCycling route65 m
Wildlife to spot
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