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North Hill Wood

✦ Ancient woodland43 ha

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifePicnicSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 ha

Getting here

50.37501, -4.72152

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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· FreePicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Tamarisk-moss, Common Feather-moss, Shining Hookeria +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Wren, Blackbird +41 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Wren, Blackbird +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Riband Wave, Dingy Footman +220 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Riband Wave, Dingy Footman +220 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 33: Par to Polperro)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Saints WayWalking route47 km

Padstow to Fowey

Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
Par Beach TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gribbin Head walk at Fowey Estuary, Lantic BayWalking route6.4 km

Uneven ground, slopes and steps throughout the walk, so not advisable for wheelchair users.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 1:30Round trip
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Cycling

86 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 305Cycling route
Named routeRef 305National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route272 m
Named routeRef 305Length 272 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route172 m
Named routeRef 3Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Trevanny Dry

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Trevanny Dry

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Nearby places

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🌱Eden ProjectUrban park2.3 km→🦉PAR BEACH AND ST ANDREWS ROADNature reserve3.6 km→🌱King Edward's GardenUrban park2 km→🌱King Edward's GardenUrban park2 km→✦TREGREHANHistoric site3.2 km→🌱Pinetum GardensUrban park4.2 km→

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