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Tamerton Town Wood

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Tamerton Town Wood

Farm lane to Higher Horslett The private farm road seen from its junction with the lane up Horslett Hill, and with attractive beeches on the bank.
Farm lane to Higher Horslett Credit: Derek Harper

Tamerton Town Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Cornwall, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Tamerton Foliot and is easily accessible by foot or car.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for an array of wildlife. Visitors to the wood can spot various bird species, such as owls, woodpeckers, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

Trails wind their way through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These paths are well-maintained and clearly marked, making it easy for visitors to navigate their way through the woodland. Along the way, there are benches and picnic areas where visitors can rest and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Tamerton Town Wood also boasts a small pond, which is home to a variety of aquatic plants and insects. The pond attracts a diverse range of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. Additionally, the wood is intersected by a small stream, adding to the charm and natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Tamerton Town Wood is a delightful destination for anyone seeking a peaceful and scenic escape. Whether it be for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or birdwatching, this woodland offers a serene and captivating experience for all.

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Tamerton Town Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.740031/-4.3786795 or Grid Reference SX3296. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm lane to Higher Horslett The private farm road seen from its junction with the lane up Horslett Hill, and with attractive beeches on the bank.
Farm lane to Higher Horslett
The private farm road seen from its junction with the lane up Horslett Hill, and with attractive beeches on the bank.
Lane at Horslett From the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865794">SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett</a>, looking to the right up the lane past the group of cottages shown from the other direction in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599203">SX3297 : Wits End Cottage</a>.
Lane at Horslett
From the same spot as SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett, looking to the right up the lane past the group of cottages shown from the other direction in SX3297 : Wits End Cottage.
Lambs at Horslett And ... they're off. Number 50 has some ground to make up but there's certainly a spring in its step. This is across the lane from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865794">SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett</a>.
Lambs at Horslett
And ... they're off. Number 50 has some ground to make up but there's certainly a spring in its step. This is across the lane from SX3297 : Farm lane to Higher Horslett.
Tamerton Bridge Across the River Tamar; also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1195673">SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar.</a>, and probably date from soon after 1847, when a flood destroyed the medieval bridge here<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438">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> .
Tamerton Bridge
Across the River Tamar; also shown in SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar., and probably date from soon after 1847, when a flood destroyed the medieval bridge hereLinkExternal link .
Tamerton Bridge Another view of the listed C19 bridge over the Tamar shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4873724">SX3197 : Tamerton Bridge</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1195673">SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar.</a>, and very similar to the latter.
Tamerton Bridge
Another view of the listed C19 bridge over the Tamar shown in SX3197 : Tamerton Bridge and SX3197 : Bridge over River Tamar., and very similar to the latter.
Farmland at Circuit House A cross-grid from the lane shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4865790">SX3298 : Lane near Layhay</a>, looking across a side valley of the Deer.
Farmland at Circuit House
A cross-grid from the lane shown in SX3298 : Lane near Layhay, looking across a side valley of the Deer.
Hawkes Place Houses on Horslett Hill; the lane is climbing steadily from the Deer valley.
Hawkes Place
Houses on Horslett Hill; the lane is climbing steadily from the Deer valley.
Road near Tamerton Bridge In the foreground is the junction with the lane to Corfcott Green. The cottage on the left is just beyond the entrance lane to Bridge Farm.
Road near Tamerton Bridge
In the foreground is the junction with the lane to Corfcott Green. The cottage on the left is just beyond the entrance lane to Bridge Farm.
Tamerton Bridge The parapets leading up to the bridge <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142438">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> on the north side of the Tamar. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=63908981" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=63908981">Link</a> .
Tamerton Bridge
The parapets leading up to the bridge LinkExternal link on the north side of the Tamar. See also Link .
Tamar at Tamerton Bridge Looking downstream: the river is approaching the confluence with the Deer. Near the bend ahead the calm river breaks into rapids; could this be a nick point?
Tamar at Tamerton Bridge
Looking downstream: the river is approaching the confluence with the Deer. Near the bend ahead the calm river breaks into rapids; could this be a nick point?
Rushy meadow by the Tamar From the road south of Tamerton Bridge.
Rushy meadow by the Tamar
From the road south of Tamerton Bridge.
Meadow by the Tamar Looking left from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5001612">SX3197 : Rushy meadow by the Tamar</a>, with the river flowing past the nearer bushes, and behind it the lane crossing Deer Bridge; the rivers (Deer and Tamar) meet somewhere right of centre among the trees.
Meadow by the Tamar
Looking left from the same spot as SX3197 : Rushy meadow by the Tamar, with the river flowing past the nearer bushes, and behind it the lane crossing Deer Bridge; the rivers (Deer and Tamar) meet somewhere right of centre among the trees.
Track, Luffincott Running through trees east of the farm.
Track, Luffincott
Running through trees east of the farm.
Park, Tetcott Tetcott Footpath 11 sets out along a carriage drive across the parkland of Tetcott Manor towards the grade I listed Holy Cross church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/610493">SX3396 : Holy Cross Church, Tetcott</a>, which is at risk <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/1669535" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/1669535">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 area with tree guards is mapped as "The Wilderness".
Park, Tetcott
Tetcott Footpath 11 sets out along a carriage drive across the parkland of Tetcott Manor towards the grade I listed Holy Cross church SX3396 : Holy Cross Church, Tetcott, which is at risk LinkExternal link . The area with tree guards is mapped as "The Wilderness".
Lane to Commons Gate Climbing from the Claw valley, with Ashplot Wood ahead.
Lane to Commons Gate
Climbing from the Claw valley, with Ashplot Wood ahead.
End of the road at Luffincott Luffincott footpath 4 continues the line of the public road which ends her, before branching to the right before reaching the farm at Luffincott Barton, named as Luffinvale on maps.
End of the road at Luffincott
Luffincott footpath 4 continues the line of the public road which ends her, before branching to the right before reaching the farm at Luffincott Barton, named as Luffinvale on maps.
View across the Lana Lake valley From the lane from Luffincott to Lana and Tetcott, whose church can be seen across the valley above the left curving hedge.
View across the Lana Lake valley
From the lane from Luffincott to Lana and Tetcott, whose church can be seen across the valley above the left curving hedge.
Fields near Tetcott From the edge of the wood; and (right) surrounding Hut Cottages, a view across the head of a minor side valley of the Tamar.
Fields near Tetcott
From the edge of the wood; and (right) surrounding Hut Cottages, a view across the head of a minor side valley of the Tamar.
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Tamerton Town Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX3296 (Lat: 50.740031, Lng: -4.3786795)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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