Marisa Park

Downs, Moorland in Cornwall

England

Marisa Park

Bus stop, Laneast As promised in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4440636">SX2284 : Junction, Laneast</a>. The 410 service will take you Launceston or Delabole.
Bus stop, Laneast Credit: Derek Harper

Marisa Park is a picturesque area located in Cornwall, England. Nestled between the rolling Downs and Moorland, it offers a stunning natural landscape that attracts visitors from far and wide. The park covers a vast area, providing ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation.

The Downs in Marisa Park are characterized by their gentle slopes and lush greenery. They offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and are perfect for hiking, picnicking, and enjoying the peaceful ambiance. The Downs are also home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

On the other hand, the Moorland in Marisa Park presents a different landscape. Its rugged terrain, dotted with heather and gorse, creates a unique and wild atmosphere. Moorland walks in the park allow visitors to immerse themselves in this untamed beauty, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as deer and birds of prey.

Marisa Park is also equipped with well-maintained facilities, including walking trails, picnic areas, and visitor centers. These amenities ensure that visitors can explore and enjoy the park comfortably. Additionally, the park offers guided tours and educational programs to enhance visitors' understanding of the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Marisa Park in Cornwall is a captivating destination that showcases the natural beauty of the Downs and Moorland. Its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and excellent facilities make it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst breathtaking surroundings.

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Marisa Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.630926/-4.5050343 or Grid Reference SX2284. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bus stop, Laneast As promised in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4440636">SX2284 : Junction, Laneast</a>. The 410 service will take you Launceston or Delabole.
Bus stop, Laneast
As promised in SX2284 : Junction, Laneast. The 410 service will take you Launceston or Delabole.
River Inny below Laneast The view on the other side of the lane from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4431288">SX2283 : Hillside, Laneast</a>, with a meandering river that carries a parish boundary.
River Inny below Laneast
The view on the other side of the lane from SX2283 : Hillside, Laneast, with a meandering river that carries a parish boundary.
Slopes of the Inny valley A mixture of pasture and woodland here south of Laneast.
Slopes of the Inny valley
A mixture of pasture and woodland here south of Laneast.
River Inny below Laneast Like <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/819822">SX2283 : River Inny from Laneast bridge</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/67240">SX2283 : Laneast: the Inny</a>, looking upstream from the same bridge as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4440368">SX2283 : Inny at Laneast</a>.
River Inny below Laneast
Churchway, Laneast The lane to Treween, which has just crossed the River Inny. The Inny Valleys Walk follows this lane for about 30 metres and then turns sharp left up a footpath to Higher Tregunnon.
Churchway, Laneast
The lane to Treween, which has just crossed the River Inny. The Inny Valleys Walk follows this lane for about 30 metres and then turns sharp left up a footpath to Higher Tregunnon.
Churchway The lane to Laneast passes a field entrance.
Churchway
The lane to Laneast passes a field entrance.
Path near St Clether A little further on from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4449232">SX2183 : Path near St Clether</a>, footpath 536 9/1 is just revealing the view in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4439227">SX2183 : Inny valley below St Clether</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4449280">SX2183 : Hillside near St Clether</a>.
Path near St Clether
A little further on from SX2183 : Path near St Clether, footpath 536 9/1 is just revealing the view in SX2183 : Inny valley below St Clether and SX2183 : Hillside near St Clether.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3676 This can be found on the wall of a building at Hare and Hounds Farm.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3676
This can be found on the wall of a building at Hare and Hounds Farm. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3678 This can be found on the parapet of the bridge over the River Inny.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3678
This can be found on the parapet of the bridge over the River Inny. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Road Bridge over the River Inny near Laneast Looking south-westward.
Road Bridge over the River Inny near Laneast
Looking south-westward.
Old Milestone by the A395, north of Laneast Carved stone post by the A395, in parish of LANEAST (NORTH CORNWALL District), Downhead, West of turn to Laneast, just East of lay-by, on North side of road. Launceston pillar, erected by the Launceston turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
L
7 

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1328072
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Milestone Society National ID: CW_LACF07.
Old Milestone by the A395, north of Laneast
Carved stone post by the A395, in parish of LANEAST (NORTH CORNWALL District), Downhead, West of turn to Laneast, just East of lay-by, on North side of road. Launceston pillar, erected by the Launceston turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- L 7 Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1328072 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CW_LACF07.
Old Milestone by the A395, west of Sweetwell Carved stone post by the A395, in parish of ST CLETHER (NORTH CORNWALL District), Napps, by Cold Northcott wind farm, on the verge, on North side of road. Launceston pillar, erected by the Launceston turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
L
8

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1159289
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Milestone Society National ID: CW_LACF08.
Old Milestone by the A395, west of Sweetwell
Carved stone post by the A395, in parish of ST CLETHER (NORTH CORNWALL District), Napps, by Cold Northcott wind farm, on the verge, on North side of road. Launceston pillar, erected by the Launceston turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- L 8 Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1159289 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CW_LACF08.
Two field gates on the road to Tresibbett Two adjacent gates at a bend in the road.  The fields have irregular shapes as the land slopes to the south and a valley.
Two field gates on the road to Tresibbett
Two adjacent gates at a bend in the road. The fields have irregular shapes as the land slopes to the south and a valley.
The road to Laneast with width warning The road is narrow at Laneast Bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/819817">SX2283 : Bridge over the River Inny at Laneast</a>
The road to Laneast with width warning
The road is narrow at Laneast Bridge SX2283 : Bridge over the River Inny at Laneast
Farm access road for Higher Tregunnon The road is a public footpath, part of the Inny Valleys Walk
Farm access road for Higher Tregunnon
The road is a public footpath, part of the Inny Valleys Walk
Old Milestone by the A395, Coombegate, Laneast Parish Launceston pillar by the A395, in parish of Laneast (North Cornwall District), Coombegate, West of Pipers Pool, one of two stones 300m apart.

Inscription reads:-
L
6
Carved bench mark on West face. 

Stolen in 2011

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1142754
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Milestone Society National ID: CW_LACF06
Old Milestone by the A395, Coombegate, Laneast Parish
Launceston pillar by the A395, in parish of Laneast (North Cornwall District), Coombegate, West of Pipers Pool, one of two stones 300m apart. Inscription reads:- L 6 Carved bench mark on West face. Stolen in 2011 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1142754 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CW_LACF06
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Lower Tregunnon crossroads Pyramid spear finial - 3 arms; Cornwall CC iron spear by the UC road, in parish of Altarnun (North Cornwall District), crossroads at Lower Tregunnon, on grass bank beside phone box.

To be surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: CW_SX2382
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Lower Tregunnon crossroads
Pyramid spear finial - 3 arms; Cornwall CC iron spear by the UC road, in parish of Altarnun (North Cornwall District), crossroads at Lower Tregunnon, on grass bank beside phone box. To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CW_SX2382
Warning sign for a bend ahead on A395 A necessary warning because the A395 has been straight for several miles with few bends
Warning sign for a bend ahead on A395
A necessary warning because the A395 has been straight for several miles with few bends
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Marisa Park is located at Grid Ref: SX2284 (Lat: 50.630926, Lng: -4.5050343)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.630926,-4.5050343
Laneast
Is In: Cornwall, England, UK
Name Kw: Lanneyst
Place: village
Lat/Long: 50.6280556/-4.5057926
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.6334015/-4.5003578
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.6336261/-4.5033726
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.6337333/-4.5048666
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.6340089/-4.5083991
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.6341382/-4.5099977
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: building
Post Box Type: wall
Survey Date: 2022-12-17
Lat/Long: 50.6348123/-4.5015849
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