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Pencarrow Gardens

11 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Peacock Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Wren +57 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Wood Mouse, Brown Rat, Mole +11 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Azure Damselfly, Ringlet +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: PENCARROW HOUSE

Free

Family friendly

café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Saints WayWalking route47 km

Padstow to Fowey

Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
Camel TrailWalking route
Named routeRef CAMPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route67 m
Named routeRef 3Length 67 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route287 m
Named routeRef 3Length 287 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route438 m
Named routeRef 32Length 438 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Named routeRef 3Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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