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East Wood

✦ Ancient woodland63 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome63 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Burden Trust Car Park 354m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Paid

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Wren +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Wren +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Cladophora, Coral Weed, Carrageen +10 more · last seen 2022

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rose Chafer, Speckled Bush-cricket, Grayling +52 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Rose Chafer, Speckled Bush-cricket, Grayling +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 93 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Boscastle Harbour walk, North CornwallWalking route1.6 km

This is a very flat, easy walk that takes place mostly on the pavement. Rocks at the end of the harbour can be slippery when wet.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
Crackington cracker walk, North CornwallWalking route4.8 km

Paths are mostly uneven natural surfaces and walking may be strenuous in places. Route includes some slopes, steps, stiles and unfenced clifftop. Optional extension of 0.5 mile to Strangles Beach, which is remote and can have dangerous currents. Allow ple

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 2:00Round tripLocal walking route
Boscastle and the Valency Valley walk, North CornwallWalking route6.4 km

Coastal and woodland paths, includes steps, stiles, gates and a few short but steep ascents. Option of a 3 mile (4.5km) shorter walk at point 8 on the map, which includes stepping stones over river.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 2:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lovers Lanepublic footpath · 207 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 207 mSurface pavedPath type: track
Ludonpublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Lovers Lanepublic footpath · 530 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 530 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 3Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route446 m
Named routeRef 3Length 446 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.5 km
Named routeRef 3Length 4.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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