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Western Plantation

1 ha

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.11038, -5.57995

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦119+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Grebe and Black-headed Gull
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull +116 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Little Grebe, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull +116 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 24: Lamorna to Marazion)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
St Michael's WayWalking route20 km

A waymarked route from Lelant to St Michael's Mount

Named routeRef SMWLength 20 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
UK:National Cycle Network - westCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 3Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route84 m
Named routeRef 3Length 84 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 3Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Kernow Way Part 1Mountain bike route
Named route
West Kernow Way Part 2Mountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Walled garden at Trewidden

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Walled garden at Trewidden

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