Bonallack Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Bonallack Wood

Gweek Gweek is a small village at the head of the tidal Helford River. It was at one time a significant port where Cornish tin was exported and coal and timber were imported for use in the mines. This view from the summer of 1977 captures something of the charm it came to have in the 20th century. There have been some changes since. The red K6 telephone box now houses a defibrillator. The pub has changed too; it was then called the Gweek Inn but became the Black Swan after a major refurbishment in 2012. In those days it was a Devenish House and the name can be seen prominently displayed between the upstairs windows. Devenish had two breweries, one in Weymouth and the other in Redruth, the latter supplying the company&#039;s many pubs in west Cornwall. The Redruth brewery was sold in 1991 (and has since closed), and the company itself was acquired by Greenalls in 1993; the Devenish name has now completely disappeared from pubs in the south west of England. — Gweek Credit: Stephen McKay

Bonallack Wood is a beautiful forest located in Cornwall, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is predominantly made up of native species such as oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a rich and varied habitat for wildlife.

Visitors to Bonallack Wood can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, perfect for leisurely walks and nature-watching. The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained trails, making it easy for visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings.

Throughout the year, Bonallack Wood offers a stunning display of seasonal colors, with vibrant spring blossoms, lush summer foliage, and golden autumn leaves. The forest is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of species such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds calling the wood home.

Overall, Bonallack Wood is a gem of natural beauty in Cornwall, providing a peaceful escape for visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the forest setting.

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Gweek

Gweek is a small village at the head of the tidal Helford River. It was at one time a significant port where Cornish tin was exported and coal and timber were imported for use in the mines. This view from the summer of 1977 captures something of the charm it came to have in the 20th century. There have been some changes since. The red K6 telephone box now houses a defibrillator. The pub has changed too; it was then called the Gweek Inn but became the Black Swan after a major refurbishment in 2012. In those days it was a Devenish House and the name can be seen prominently displayed between the upstairs windows. Devenish had two breweries, one in Weymouth and the other in Redruth, the latter supplying the company's many pubs in west Cornwall. The Redruth brewery was sold in 1991 (and has since closed), and the company itself was acquired by Greenalls in 1993; the Devenish name has now completely disappeared from pubs in the south west of England.

Stephen McKay

Gweek Mission Church

Paul Barnett

Gweek Wesleyan Methodist chapel

Paul Barnett

Path in seal sanctuary

Paul Barnett

Fingerpost at the bottom of Chapel Hill

Paul Barnett

Farmland, Gweek

Looking south from the bridleway on Naphene Downs.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Constantine

With baled straw in a field to the south-west of Mount View.

Andrew Smith

Pasture, Gweek

Trevilgan Farm is seen across the valley.

Andrew Smith

Old Milestone by the road near Trevilgan Farm

Carved stone post by the B3291, in parish of Gweek (Kerrier District), Trevilgan, East of entrance to Trevilgan Farm, by the road, on North side of road. Erected by the Local Highways Board in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- GWEEK/ ¾ : : HELSTON / 3 Carved bench mark on base. Milestone Society National ID: CW_HLGW03.

Paul Barnett

Bridge at Gweek, Cornwall

nick macneill

Bridge at Gweek, Cornwall (2)

nick macneill

Helford River estuary, Gweek, Cornwall

nick macneill

Trelowarren Quay

Also known as Gear Quay, this is situated at the head of Mawgan Creek.

Bob Jones

Gweek - 1982

Gweek, Helston, Cornwall, Meneth. Gweek is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately 5 km east of Helston. The civil parish was created from part of the parish of Constantine by boundary revision in 1986. The name Gweek is derived either from the postulated Cornish word gwig, meaning "village", or from the Old English wic, meaning "hamlet". Both originate in Latin 'vicus' correctly pronounced with a soft 'u' and essentially meaning 'neighbourhood'. Gweek village has a pub, the Gweek Inn, a shop, a tea garden and a restaurant. The village is also home to the National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek. Gweek is at the head of navigation of the Helford River. It has been a port since Roman times and was a thriving port in the Tudor period, with its own Customs House.

Helmut Zozmann