Cornwall Adventures: Top 6 Woodland Walks in Cornwall
As much as I adore the coast, Cornwall’s woodland areas steal my heart during the Autumnal months. Nature shifts, as we enter a new season. Autumn is truly the best time to wrap up warm and enjoy mainland adventures - fortunately, Cornwall is full of gorgeous woodland walks. Here are my top 6 woodland walks in Cornwall. Some of the images below are available as prints via my Etsy Shop.
“Komorebi (n) ~ sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees.”
Cardinham Woods, Bodmin
There’s something about the woods. I’m not sure if it’s the eerie mood shifts, or nature’s magic, sweeping through the undisturbed area that we as humans cannot always control. Even though Cardinham woods in Cornwall is looked after, the area still feels very much owned by nature. Darkness becomes increasingly apparent as you step deeper into the heart of Cardinham Woods, with little people daring to enter the very hidden depths within this truly magical place.
Cardinham Woods is located in central Cornwall, just off of the A30 near Bodmin. Cardinham is looked after by Forestry England and is operated by a pay as you go carpark. I hugely recommend a visit to this magical if you’re in Cornwall, especially in Autumn/Winter.
Click here to read the full blog post about my adventure to Cardinham Woods.
Idless Woods, Truro
Idless Woods in Truro is the most local woodland walk from my home. Idless is pretty magical and offers an open circular route around the woods. There are other pathways that you can take that will take you into the depths of the woodland, however it’s never too far from the pathway. Idless is quite a small woodland and is relatively popular, making it feel that little bit safer if you’re alone.
Roundwood Quay, River Fal
The River Fal is one of the prettiest spots for an Autumnal walk. During the summer month’s I spent many hours jumping into the river from Roundwood Quay or sunbathing on the grass. The walks around this area are wonderful and offer gorgeous views across the river with many little creeks to explore. Either park at Trelissick Gardens or head off of the beaten track.
St Clements, Truro
I only stumbled across this little gem recently which is crazy since I’ve been local to Truro for the majority of my life. We walked along Tresillian River as the sun was setting and the fog was moving across the trees, creating an eerie, yet dramatic atmosphere. You can also do the circular walk from St Clements to Malpas. There is a small carpark near St Clements church.
Kennall Vale, Ponsanooth
The abandoned gun powder mill was left in the 1800s and is now a nature reserve offering incredible walks and buildings for the public to explore. Not many people know about Kennall Vale as it is tucked away in the valley and there is very little parking (you’ll have to park on the road in the housing estate). The reserve is completely magical and a beautiful place for a walk or an exploration. Nature, quite obviously, is taking over the reserve but that just makes it even more beautiful.
“The forest spoke to my soul in a language I already knew; a distant lullaby from the womb of peace and solitude.”
Click here to read the full blog post about my adventures to Kennall Vale.
Davidstow Woods, Camelford
Davidstow is located North of Bodmin Moor and on the outskirts of Camelford. To the left of Davidstow Woods, you’ll find the old RAF airbase (Davidstow Moor.) RAF Davidstow Moor closed in December 1945 at the end of World War II and many of the buildings including the hangars were soon removed. It became a motor racing circuit and in the early 1950s three Formula One races were held there.
We entered the abandoned Control Tower which stands proudly next to the runway. The building is now covered in graffiti, but that didn’t stop our curiosity. To read the full post about our adventure to Davidstow click here.