Bodinnick Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Bodinnick Wood

Trenowth Mill Dating from the early to mid-C19th and Grade II listed, now converted to residential accommodation. According to the listing description, the mill was used in connection with the china clay industry. — Trenowth Mill Credit: Rod Allday

Bodinnick Wood is a picturesque forest located in Cornwall, England. Situated near the village of Bodinnick, the wood covers an area of approximately 40 acres. The forest is part of the larger Fowey Estuary Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and its stunning landscape attracts nature enthusiasts and hikers from near and far.

Bodinnick Wood is primarily composed of a variety of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees provide a rich habitat for numerous species of wildlife, such as birds, squirrels, and deer. The forest floor is also home to a diverse range of plant life, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, creating a vibrant and colorful environment.

Trails wind their way through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. The paths are well-maintained and clearly marked, making it easy for hikers of all levels to navigate. Along the way, there are several viewpoints that provide breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Fowey River.

Bodinnick Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a place of historical significance. The forest is said to have inspired the renowned author Daphne du Maurier, who lived in the nearby village of Fowey. Her love for the area is evident in many of her novels, which often feature the enchanting landscapes of Cornwall.

Overall, Bodinnick Wood offers a tranquil escape into nature, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the forest, take in stunning views, and experience the rich history and biodiversity of Cornwall.

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Bodinnick Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.330834/-4.8797437 or Grid Reference SW9551. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trenowth Mill

Dating from the early to mid-C19th and Grade II listed, now converted to residential accommodation. According to the listing description, the mill was used in connection with the china clay industry.

Rod Allday

Railway viaduct at Trenowth

Carrying the Paddington-Penzance main line across the valley of the River Fal.

Rod Allday

Cattle in pasture at Trenowth Mill

On the valley floor of the River Fal.

Rod Allday

Dowgas Farm

A view across Dowgas Farm towards the massive waste tips of the clay pits north of St Austell.

Alan Hunt

Ventonwyn Mine

The engine house of this small mine perched on its hilltop, making it a local landmark that can be seen from miles around. The mine was worked in the 19th century, mainly for tin. In the later years of the 19th century it was incorporated into the Great Dowgas mine and finally closed down in about 1910. The shaft that this engine served was about 350 feet deep. There is a well known contemporary photograph of a group of miners posing in front of the engine house in the late 19th century.

Alan Hunt

Woodland at Trenowth

The house at Trenowth is completely hidden by these extensive woodlands. This is the brief glimpse you get from the railway viaduct. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244.

Graham Horn

Spring Farm

This view from the Resugga railway viaduct west of Coombe shows the farm almost hidden in woodland. But there are pastures around it. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244.

Graham Horn

Green Lane

This view from the Resugga railway viaduct west of Coombe shows how green the area is. Lots of pastures and woodland, but with the China Clay areas of St Austell on the horizon. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244.

Graham Horn

Pasture at Hendra

View of pastures next to the railway, with the farm, Hendra, in the middle distance to the right. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244.

Graham Horn

View towards Hendra

The farm Hendra, seen from the railway. The map indicates a water works here, hidden in the woodland lower down in the centre of the picture. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244.

Graham Horn

Viaduct

Railway viaduct carrying London to Penzance trains.

cynthia hudson

The leaf busting train

During the autumn the leaf busting train runs to blast the leaves off the line by high-pressure water jets. This shows the jet train heading towards Burngullow from Truro. The up line that the train is travelling over has been relaid recently after the line was singled in the 1980s as a cost-saving exercise. The line is now double track again.

roger geach