Castick Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Castick Wood

St Torney's Church
St Torney's Church Credit: Paul Barnett

Castick Wood is a scenic woodland located in Cornwall, England. Situated in the southwestern part of the county, it covers an area of approximately 100 acres. The wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland consists primarily of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a lush and vibrant canopy, especially during the summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, adding to the woodland's picturesque beauty.

Castick Wood is also home to a rich array of wildlife. Visitors may encounter various bird species, including song thrushes, woodpeckers, and tawny owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. The wood provides an important habitat for these creatures and offers a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Castick Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the forest. These paths provide an opportunity to explore the wood's natural wonders while enjoying a leisurely walk or a more challenging hike.

The woodland is open to the public year-round and is managed by a local conservation organization. The group works diligently to preserve the ecological integrity of Castick Wood, ensuring its continued beauty and accessibility for future generations to enjoy.

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Castick Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.568601/-4.4599929 or Grid Reference SX2577. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Torney's Church
St Torney's Church
Twelve Men's Moor
Twelve Men's Moor
Lane at Trevadlock Manor Approaching the junction at the hamlet's centre. The gable-ended building is the northern part of the L-shaped Trevadlock Manor <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249481" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249481">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Lane at Trevadlock Manor
Approaching the junction at the hamlet's centre. The gable-ended building is the northern part of the L-shaped Trevadlock Manor LinkExternal link .
Milestone, Trebartha This fine milestone is of "unusual design ... in the form of a double post with two triangular heads" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250154" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250154">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . The description then confuses the places and their respective distances, but the milestone itself is impeccably clear. It is also visible in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4431488">SX2677 : Crossroads, Trebartha</a>.
Milestone, Trebartha
This fine milestone is of "unusual design ... in the form of a double post with two triangular heads" LinkExternal link . The description then confuses the places and their respective distances, but the milestone itself is impeccably clear. It is also visible in SX2677 : Crossroads, Trebartha.
Lane at Stonaford An oak by a lane making a brief visit to this square.
Lane at Stonaford
An oak by a lane making a brief visit to this square.
Lane past Stonaford Stones Plantation A no through road onto Bodmin Moor, seen from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4431506">SX2577 : Lane past  Stonaford House</a>.
Lane past Stonaford Stones Plantation
A no through road onto Bodmin Moor, seen from the same spot as SX2577 : Lane past Stonaford House.
Gateposts, wall and field, Stonaford A short way into the field, well before the tree and cattle, the line of view crosses into <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SX2577">SX2577</a>.
Gateposts, wall and field, Stonaford
A short way into the field, well before the tree and cattle, the line of view crosses into SX2577.
Track south-west of Stonaford A private track, obstructed in the foreground, leading from the no through lane from Tresellern to Lemarnedown Plantation.
Track south-west of Stonaford
A private track, obstructed in the foreground, leading from the no through lane from Tresellern to Lemarnedown Plantation.
Lane to Stonaford The no through lane from Tresellern, seen from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4701747">SX2577 : Track south-west of Stonaford</a>, running through trees that form a western extension of Old Plantation.
Lane to Stonaford
The no through lane from Tresellern, seen from the same spot as SX2577 : Track south-west of Stonaford, running through trees that form a western extension of Old Plantation.
Lane to Tresellern The no through lane to Tresellern descends towards the stream shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4431602">SX2377 : Stream by Industry</a>, where it ends as a public road.
Lane to Tresellern
The no through lane to Tresellern descends towards the stream shown in SX2377 : Stream by Industry, where it ends as a public road.
Gorse above East Castick Wood Seen from beside the lane to Twelve Men's Moor.
Gorse above East Castick Wood
Seen from beside the lane to Twelve Men's Moor.
Lane to Berriowbridge Skirting Bowdanoddon Wood on the right, this is the no through road from Twelve Men's Moor.
Lane to Berriowbridge
Skirting Bowdanoddon Wood on the right, this is the no through road from Twelve Men's Moor.
Across the Lynher valley From the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4449140">SX2676 : Lynher valley near North Hill</a>, looking to the right, with overlap. The farm on the far slopes is East Castick. Again, Bowdanoddon Wood is on the horizon.
Across the Lynher valley
From the same spot as SX2676 : Lynher valley near North Hill, looking to the right, with overlap. The farm on the far slopes is East Castick. Again, Bowdanoddon Wood is on the horizon.
The tower of the Church of St Torney, North Hill Largely late C15 or early C16 and with some C14 internal details.  Grade I Listed.
The tower of the Church of St Torney, North Hill
Largely late C15 or early C16 and with some C14 internal details. Grade I Listed.
Cottages in North Hill Dating from early C19, all three cottages are Grade II Listed.
Cottages in North Hill
Dating from early C19, all three cottages are Grade II Listed.
Field gate in Lynher Way The public footpath leads down into the Lynher valley.
Field gate in Lynher Way
The public footpath leads down into the Lynher valley.
Field in the Lynher valley at North Hill
Field in the Lynher valley at North Hill
Autumn leaves on the road at Trebartha
Autumn leaves on the road at Trebartha
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Castick Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX2577 (Lat: 50.568601, Lng: -4.4599929)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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