Bokenver Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Bokenver Wood

Seaton Valley Countryside Park This picture was taken from Tregunnick Lane and looks out over the beautiful valley below. The steep sides confer with the close contour lines on the OS map.
Seaton Valley Countryside Park Credit: BB

Bokenver Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Cornwall, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is situated near the village of Fowey, nestled within the beautiful landscape of the South West Coast Path.

This ancient woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and ash, which create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, adding a burst of color to the surroundings.

Bokenver Wood is home to a diverse array of wildlife, providing a natural habitat for various species. Visitors may spot a range of birds such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and mice. The woodland also houses a rich assortment of insects and butterflies, enhancing its ecological significance.

Walking trails meander through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its enchanting beauty. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of walkers, making Bokenver Wood an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and avid hikers alike.

The wood is also steeped in history, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and ancient boundaries still visible. The area's past is intertwined with legends and folklore, adding an element of mystique to the surroundings.

Overall, Bokenver Wood is a captivating natural haven, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its tranquility, explore its diverse ecosystem, and experience the timeless beauty of Cornwall's woodlands.

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Bokenver Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.377787/-4.4107194 or Grid Reference SX2855. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Seaton Valley Countryside Park This picture was taken from Tregunnick Lane and looks out over the beautiful valley below. The steep sides confer with the close contour lines on the OS map.
Seaton Valley Countryside Park
This picture was taken from Tregunnick Lane and looks out over the beautiful valley below. The steep sides confer with the close contour lines on the OS map.
Steep slopes near Tregunnick This picture shows where the steep slopes of the valley become more gentle and therefore sufficient for a different use - such as grazing / arable.
Steep slopes near Tregunnick
This picture shows where the steep slopes of the valley become more gentle and therefore sufficient for a different use - such as grazing / arable.
View across Valley to Carcoe Woods This image clearly shows the woodland on both sides of the valley that takes the River Seaton down to the sea. The flatter farming land in the distance is as on the OS map.
View across Valley to Carcoe Woods
This image clearly shows the woodland on both sides of the valley that takes the River Seaton down to the sea. The flatter farming land in the distance is as on the OS map.
Seaton valley bottom The marshy ground is a dense mess of alders and ferns.
Seaton valley bottom
The marshy ground is a dense mess of alders and ferns.
Deptford Wood This circular walk in the Seaton Valley Country Park is awash with bluebells from mid April to mid May.
Deptford Wood
This circular walk in the Seaton Valley Country Park is awash with bluebells from mid April to mid May.
Bus on the A387 near Tredinnick Transport for Cornwall ADL Enviro200 MMC  (2415), WA20 DWO, operating on the 72 route between Plymouth and Polperro.
Bus on the A387 near Tredinnick
Transport for Cornwall ADL Enviro200 MMC (2415), WA20 DWO, operating on the 72 route between Plymouth and Polperro.
B3253 near Tregoad
B3253 near Tregoad
B3253 towards No Man's Land
B3253 towards No Man's Land
Road Junction, No Man's Land No Man's Land is a crossroads hamlet on the B3253 in Cornwall. It is situated approximately two miles (3 km) northeast of Looe on the B3253 road to Widegates
Road Junction, No Man's Land
No Man's Land is a crossroads hamlet on the B3253 in Cornwall. It is situated approximately two miles (3 km) northeast of Looe on the B3253 road to Widegates
B3253 near No Man's Land
B3253 near No Man's Land
Wildegates Widegates is a village in Cornwall, about 4 miles north of Looe. It is on the A387 road about two miles west of Hessenford.
Wildegates
Widegates is a village in Cornwall, about 4 miles north of Looe. It is on the A387 road about two miles west of Hessenford.
B3253 near Wildegates
B3253 near Wildegates
No Man's Land No Man's Land is a crossroads hamlet on the B3253 in Cornwall. It is situated approximately two miles (3 km) northeast of Looe on the B3253 road to Widegates
No Man's Land
No Man's Land is a crossroads hamlet on the B3253 in Cornwall. It is situated approximately two miles (3 km) northeast of Looe on the B3253 road to Widegates
Dog-walkers on the A387 near Wildegates
Dog-walkers on the A387 near Wildegates
Coastal path SE of Penhale Farm near Seaton, Cornwall
Coastal path SE of Penhale Farm near Seaton, Cornwall
Old Milestone by the B3253 at Widegates Carved stone post by the B3253, in parish of MORVAL (CARADON District), Shortacross, Tredinnick Farm, junction with the A387, by commemorative cross (1877-1901), on South side of road. Torpoint stone, erected by the Local Highways Board in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
TORPᵀ.
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Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1329319 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1329319" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1329319">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>

Milestone Society National ID: CW_TPMO12.
Old Milestone by the B3253 at Widegates
Carved stone post by the B3253, in parish of MORVAL (CARADON District), Shortacross, Tredinnick Farm, junction with the A387, by commemorative cross (1877-1901), on South side of road. Torpoint stone, erected by the Local Highways Board in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TORPᵀ. 12 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1329319 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CW_TPMO12.
Monkey Sanctuary just outside of Looe  Victorian House on the grounds of the Monkey Sanctuary-- beautiful gardens there, too.
Monkey Sanctuary just outside of Looe
Victorian House on the grounds of the Monkey Sanctuary-- beautiful gardens there, too.
Monkey Sanctuary just outside of Looe Another view of Monkey Sanctuary gardens looking to the sea.
Monkey Sanctuary just outside of Looe
Another view of Monkey Sanctuary gardens looking to the sea.
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Bokenver Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX2855 (Lat: 50.377787, Lng: -4.4107194)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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