Moor Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Moor Plantation

Stone Stile SX0575a Between Wetherham House field and Redvale Road.
A granite stile with no gaps between the steps. Two steps each side up to the top stone. The land is lower on the roadside.
Height 0.55m Field side, 1.00m Roadside. Width 0.80m at top. Usage Good.
Public footpath 551/1/1 (gold) from Wetherham House to Redvale Road.
Allows access to Wetherham House if the driveway gates are closed.
Forms part of a popular circular walk favoured by village dog owners. — Stone Stile SX0575a Credit: Paul Tucker

Moor Plantation, located in Cornwall, England, is a scenic and expansive woodland area known for its rich natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this plantation forms part of the larger Bodmin Moor, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The woodland is characterized by its dense cover of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a picturesque landscape that changes dramatically with the seasons. Oak, beech, and birch trees dominate the area, providing a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, creating a vibrant carpet of colors during spring and summer.

Moor Plantation offers an array of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Numerous walking trails and paths wind through the woodland, allowing nature enthusiasts and walkers to explore the area at their own pace. The plantation is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with several species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making their home amidst the trees.

Additionally, Moor Plantation serves as an important conservation site, with ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the natural habitat. Conservation initiatives aim to maintain the ecological balance of the area and safeguard the diverse wildlife that calls the woodland home.

Overall, Moor Plantation in Cornwall offers a serene and breathtaking experience for nature lovers. Its breathtaking landscapes, diverse flora, and fauna, along with its commitment to conservation, make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of the British countryside.

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Stone Stile SX0575a

Between Wetherham House field and Redvale Road. A granite stile with no gaps between the steps. Two steps each side up to the top stone. The land is lower on the roadside. Height 0.55m Field side, 1.00m Roadside. Width 0.80m at top. Usage Good. Public footpath 551/1/1 (gold) from Wetherham House to Redvale Road. Allows access to Wetherham House if the driveway gates are closed. Forms part of a popular circular walk favoured by village dog owners.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0575b

Wetherham Lodge. A granite stile with no gaps between the steps. Two steps up to the top stone on wood side. Three steps up to the top stone on Wetherham lodge side. The land is lower on the Wetherham Lodge side. Height 1.2m on wood side, 0.3m Wetherham Lodge side. Width 1m wide at top. 0.55m wide base. Usage Good (some barbed wire at sides). Public footpath 551/1/4 (gold) Tremeer cross-path to Wetherham Lodge

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0576a

At the roadside. Part of footpath out of the village to Kelly Green. A granite stile with no gaps between stones. One step either side. The land is lower on the road side. Situated in corner of a field. Height 0.45m on road side, 1.00m on field side. Width 1m slate stone. Usage: Overgrown at time of survey Public footpath 551/2/4 (silver) Tremeer cross-path to Kelly Green Road

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676a

Between Recreation Field and Glebe Parc. Section of footpath from village to Wetherham House. A granite cattle type stile with gap under top stone. One step either side of stile. The land is slightly lower on Glebe Parc side of stile. Height 0.65m Recreation side, 0.45m Glebe Parc side. Width 0.85m. Usage Good. Public footpath 551/2/1 (gold) Michaels Cottage to Wetherham Lane.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676b

Between Glebe Parc and footpath to Wetherham Lane. A granite cattle stile. Only top stone clear but gap is obstructed by a large bolder. Two steps up to the top stone on both sides. The land is slightly lower on the Maenne Parc footpath side. Height 0.6m Glebe Parc side, 0.8m Maenne Parc footpath. Width 1.3m at top. 0.5m at base. Usage Good. Public footpath 551/2/1 (gold) Michaels Cottage to Wetherham Lane.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676c

Between footpath from Glebe Parc and Wetherham Lane. A granite cattle stile. One step up on footpath side. Four steps up from Wetherham Lane. Land lower on Wetherham Lane side. Height 0.85m Maenne Parc footpath, 1.6m Wetherham Lane side. Width 1m. Usage Difficult due to height from road Public footpath 551/2/1 (gold) Michaels Cottage to Wetherham Lane.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676d

Adjacent to North-West end of Recreation Field. Very low stile missing top stone and side banks. One step on village side and two on other side. The ground slightly lower on the far side. Height 0.3m on village side, 0.45m on west side. Width 0.60m. Public footpath 551/2/3 (gold) West end of New Cemetery to Tremeer cross-path.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676e

North-East corner of Fairview House field. A granite cattle stile with only a gap under the top stone. Two steps up from both sides. The land is slightly lower on the side away from the village. Height 0.95m on village side, 1.15m on west side. Width 1.5m top stone. Public footpath 551/2/3 (gold) West end of New Cemetery to Tremeer cross-path.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676f

Bottom of Tremeer Valley. Slate-on-edge pedestrian stile. Adjacent to footbridge / boardwalk over Tremeer Stream. One step on side nearest village. Three steps on side away from village. Height 0.8m on village side, 1.35m on west side. Width 1m slate stone. Public footpath 551/2/3 (gold) West end of New Cemetery to Tremeer cross-path.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676g

Between Oke Cottage and Haypark Corner. A granite sheep stile. Two remaining steps on village side. Four small steps on side away from village. The land is lower on the side away from village. Height 0.90m on St Tudy side, 2.65m on Haypark Corner side. Width 0.80m Usage: Very difficult - overgrown & very high Public footpath 551/5/1 (gold) Oke Cottage to Haypark Corner.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676h

Bottom of valley between St Tudy and Tregooden Farm. A granite sheep stile near bottom of valley between Church Town and Tregooden Farm. In very poor condition. High hedges arching over stile. Approached on village side via a wooden stile with a top rail hinged upwards. Steps are missing on the wall. Only one step left and almost impossible to climb up or down. Height 1.20m stone wall. Downward slope towards Tregooden Farm.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676i

Bottom of valley between St Tudy and Tregooden Farm. Slate-on-edge pedestrian stile at bottom of valley adjacent to stream. No step on village side. One step on Tregooden Farm side. Height 0.60m St Tudy side, 1.00m on Tregooden Farm side. Width 1.4m wide at top of vertical slate. Public footpath 551/6/1 (gold) Elm Cottage to B3266

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0676j

Between Hengar Lane roadside and Barn Field. A granite coffen stile with added top granite horizontal stone. Four steps up from road. Only coffen step on field side. The land is lower on road side of stile. Height 0.80m road side, 0.80m on Barn field side. Width 0.80m. Public footpath 551/7/1 (silver) Hengar Lane to B3266. Coffen stile – a stile built over a pit – like a granite cattle grid. Coffen is a Cornish word for a man-made hole in the ground.

Paul Tucker

Stone Stile SX0776a

Between Barn Field and Christmas Tree field. A granite cattle stile with gap under top stone only. Two steps Barn Field side. One step on Christmas Tree Field side. Land lower on Christmas Tree field side. Height 1.2m Barn field side, 0.9m on Christmas Tree field side. Width 0.90m Top, 0.40m Bottom. Public footpath 551/7/1 (silver) Hengar Lane to B3266.

Paul Tucker

St Tudy Methodist Church

Paul Barnett

Ford at Penvose and Rock Gin

Penvose is a location to the east of the A39 near the village of Trelill. The pink building ahead is Penvose Cottages which is the home of Rock Gin - see Link

The river is the Allen which flows alongside the A39 for several miles from Kellygreen (east of St Kew Highway) to Knightsmill.