Trethowel Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Trethowel Wood

Gover Valley This view from the Gover railway viaduct shows a valley once busy with the china clay industry, note the chimney, but now returning to an intense greenness.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244 and about to arrive at St Austell.
Gover Valley Credit: Graham Horn

Trethowel Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Cornwall, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is composed of a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and hazel, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides a sheltered environment for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Trethowel Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind their way through the lush forest, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills and distant coastlines.

The woodland is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and rabbits. The tranquil atmosphere and abundant food sources make it an ideal habitat for these animals, allowing visitors the chance to spot them in their natural environment.

For those interested in history, Trethowel Wood holds a special significance as it is believed to have been a site of ancient woodland for centuries. The presence of ancient trees and the remnants of old boundary walls offer glimpses into the area's rich past.

Overall, Trethowel Wood is a captivating destination that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the enchanting region of Cornwall.

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Trethowel Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.346823/-4.7966754 or Grid Reference SX0153. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gover Valley This view from the Gover railway viaduct shows a valley once busy with the china clay industry, note the chimney, but now returning to an intense greenness.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244 and about to arrive at St Austell.
Gover Valley
This view from the Gover railway viaduct shows a valley once busy with the china clay industry, note the chimney, but now returning to an intense greenness. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Truro at 1244 and about to arrive at St Austell.
Olympic Torch Trewoon The olympic torch passing through Trewoon
Olympic Torch Trewoon
The olympic torch passing through Trewoon
Trewoon : Houses Housing on the roadside of the A3058 in Trewoon.
Trewoon : Houses
Housing on the roadside of the A3058 in Trewoon.
Trewoon : Hembal Lane Hembal Lane as seen from the A3058 in Trewoon.
Trewoon : Hembal Lane
Hembal Lane as seen from the A3058 in Trewoon.
Trewoon : St Mewan Lane St Mewan Lane as seen from the junction with the A3058.
Trewoon : St Mewan Lane
St Mewan Lane as seen from the junction with the A3058.
Trewoon : Meadow Park Meadow Park in Trewoon heading off of the A3058.
Trewoon : Meadow Park
Meadow Park in Trewoon heading off of the A3058.
Trevanion Lane The top of Trevanion Lane near Trewoon, Cornwall, UK.
Trevanion Lane
The top of Trevanion Lane near Trewoon, Cornwall, UK.
Informal Gover Valley Path An informal path in the Upper Gover valley, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
Informal Gover Valley Path
An informal path in the Upper Gover valley, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
Upper Gover Valley Woodland Path A woodland path in the Upper Gover valley, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
Upper Gover Valley Woodland Path
A woodland path in the Upper Gover valley, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
Upper Gover Valley Woodland Woodland in the Upper Gover Valley, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
Upper Gover Valley Woodland
Woodland in the Upper Gover Valley, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK.
View of Gover Valley from Field A view of the Gover Valley from a field on the hill beside.
View of Gover Valley from Field
A view of the Gover Valley from a field on the hill beside.
Railway Viaduct over the Gover Valley This viaduct across the Gover Valley carries the mainline railway through Cornwall.
Railway Viaduct over the Gover Valley
This viaduct across the Gover Valley carries the mainline railway through Cornwall.
Gover Valley There are a few houses at the bottom of the valley but evidence of this area's industrial past is strong with the vegetation covered china clay waste tip top right and an old chimney at the centre.
Gover Valley
There are a few houses at the bottom of the valley but evidence of this area's industrial past is strong with the vegetation covered china clay waste tip top right and an old chimney at the centre.
Stream in the Gover Valley
Stream in the Gover Valley
Looking towards the Gover Viaduct
Looking towards the Gover Viaduct
Trewoon Trewoon is a village just to the west of St Austell.
Trewoon
Trewoon is a village just to the west of St Austell.
View west from Trenance Downs The hill pastures give way to the waste tips around the Blackpool china clay pit, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/574494">SW9854 : Blackpool Pit</a>.
View west from Trenance Downs
The hill pastures give way to the waste tips around the Blackpool china clay pit, see SW9854 : Blackpool Pit.
Gover Viaduct Gover Viaduct, near St Austell, on the Cornish Mainline. In the background can be seen waste tips from the china-clay industry.
Gover Viaduct
Gover Viaduct, near St Austell, on the Cornish Mainline. In the background can be seen waste tips from the china-clay industry.
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Trethowel Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX0153 (Lat: 50.346823, Lng: -4.7966754)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.346823,-4.7966754
St Austell transmitter
Communication Television: yes
Height: 45
Man Made: mast
Tower Construction: lattice
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 50.3481647/-4.8011435
Restaurant
The Waterwheel Inn
Addr Street: Bodmin Road
Indoor Seating: yes
Internet Access: yes
Outdoor Seating: yes
Phone: +44 1726 67435
Source Fax: survey
Tourism: guest_house
Website: https://www.thewaterwheel.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 50.3476017/-4.7954776
Millennium Milepost St Austell River
Description: 1) Wheal Martyn Mining Museum 2, Eden Project 4.5 2) St Austell Station 0.5, Heligan Gardens 5
Image: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/194740/cyclestreets194740-size640.jpg
Information: guidepost
Ncn Milepost: mills
Sustrans Ref: MP 1062
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.3434683/-4.7960266
Menacuddle Well
Access: yes
Drinking Water: no
Heritage: yes
Historic: water_well
Man Made: water_well
Url: https://thewaterwheel.wixsite.com/mysite-1
Website: https://ancientmonuments.uk/117364-menacuddle-well-treverbyn#.XgXcgUf7RMs
Wikidata: Q17667623
Lat/Long: 50.3455651/-4.795655
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.3508305/-4.7938156
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.3499585/-4.7935179
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.3496196/-4.7942153
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.3495913/-4.7934106
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.3492867/-4.7913292
Bridge Support: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3426031/-4.7988976
Bridge Support: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3425544/-4.7986397
Bridge Support: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3424792/-4.7983626
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Mapillary: 312269057099076
Lat/Long: 50.3510419/-4.7952728
Post Box
Mapillary: 312269057099076
Post Box Type: lamp
Lat/Long: 50.3510144/-4.7952491
Parking
Parking: street_side
Lat/Long: 50.3455393/-4.7960112
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 50.3454879/-4.7958139
Bench
Druid's chair
Lat/Long: 50.3453561/-4.7960265
Bench
Lat/Long: 50.3465985/-4.795544
Bench
Lat/Long: 50.3462685/-4.7956282
Crossing
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.34341/-4.7961153
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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