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Rocky Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Rocky Wood

Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Credit: Paul Barnett

Rocky Wood is a picturesque forest located in Cornwall, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is known for its rugged terrain and diverse flora and fauna. The forest is characterized by its rocky outcrops, which provide a stunning backdrop for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Rocky Wood is home to a wide variety of plant species, including oak, beech, and birch trees, as well as ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. The forest also supports a rich array of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, birds, and insects.

Visitors to Rocky Wood can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The forest is crisscrossed with a network of walking trails, offering opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes.

Overall, Rocky Wood is a tranquil and beautiful natural space, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the British countryside.

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Rocky Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.552772/-4.4432857 or Grid Reference SX2775. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
St Torney's Church
St Torney's Church
Sharp Tor
Sharp Tor
Henwood From Sharp Tor
Henwood From Sharp Tor
Bearah Tor
Bearah Tor
High Rock, Kilmar Tor
High Rock, Kilmar Tor
Twelve Men's Moor
Twelve Men's Moor
Boulder, Twelve Men's Moor
Boulder, Twelve Men's Moor
Treovis Cross A crossroads on the B3254 that is more or less on a grid line. The right turn here is shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4446942">SX2873 : Lane to Treovis</a>.
Treovis Cross
A crossroads on the B3254 that is more or less on a grid line. The right turn here is shown in SX2873 : Lane to Treovis.
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.
Silage bales at Kingbeare
Silage bales at Kingbeare
The lane leading from Kingbeare to Botternell
The lane leading from Kingbeare to Botternell
Beriow Bridge over the River Lynher A Scheduled Monument and also Grade II* Listed. Dating from circa mid C16, repaired in 1640 (datestone) and widened on the upper side in 1890.
Beriow Bridge over the River Lynher
A Scheduled Monument and also Grade II* Listed. Dating from circa mid C16, repaired in 1640 (datestone) and widened on the upper side in 1890.
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.
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Rocky Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX2775 (Lat: 50.552772, Lng: -4.4432857)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///clumped.rockets.longingly. Near North Hill, Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.552772,-4.4432857
Bus Stop
Berriowbridge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COC56527
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Berriowbridge
Naptan Crossing: Port Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: corgatwm
Naptan Street: B3254
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.5545632/-4.4392638
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Berriow Bridge
Place: hamlet
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Wikidata: Q4894731
Lat/Long: 50.5544945/-4.4386064
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 50.5502582/-4.4467698
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PL15 118D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2023-04-09
Lat/Long: 50.5525021/-4.4377817
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