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KILMINORTH WOODS

45 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome45 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦46+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +43 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 33: Par to Polperro)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Polruan to Polperro rollercoaster walk, LansallosWalking route10.9 km

Coast path, narrow and stony in places, with some steep ascent and descent including flights of steps.

Named routeLength 10.9 kmDuration 3:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Chapel Cliff walk, LansallosWalking route1.6 km

This route follows a mixture of flat, grassy footpaths and rocky paths as well as some steep steps. Expect mud after wet weather.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hendersick and Talland Bay Loop, LansallosWalking route4 km

Some steep slopes and steps on the coast path, plus a section walking along a busy, narrow lane. Prepare for mud after wet weather. Be aware of cliff edges and unstable cliffs - keep children supervised.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 1:30Round tripLocal walking route
Polperro to Looe coast walk, Lantic Bay, Mid & SE CornwallWalking route8.8 km

Pass an early Christian holy site & medieval chapel ruins. Looe had trading links with the Mediterranean in prehistoric times, & its said that Jesus visited with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. Narrow & stony paths, with steep ascents, descents & steps.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

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