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Behest Wood

A38 Liskeard Road The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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> (SABRE).
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Behest Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Cornwall, in the southwestern part of England. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, with a variety of native trees such as oak, beech, and birch dominating the landscape. The dense canopy formed by these trees provides a sheltered habitat for a multitude of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer.

Visitors to Behest Wood can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, as the wood is often described as a haven of serenity. There are several walking trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained and clearly marked, making it easy for visitors to navigate their way through the wood.

Throughout the seasons, Behest Wood exhibits a stunning display of natural beauty. In spring, the woodland floor is carpeted with vibrant wildflowers, while in autumn, the trees transform into a kaleidoscope of warm hues, creating a breathtaking sight. Wildlife enthusiasts will also appreciate the opportunity to spot various species of birds and mammals that call the wood their home.

Behest Wood is a cherished natural treasure in Cornwall, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a wildlife-spotting adventure, or simply a moment of tranquility, this woodland has something to offer to all those who venture within its borders.

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A38 Liskeard Road The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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> (SABRE).
A38 Liskeard Road
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
A38 passing Riverside Vans at Notter The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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> (SABRE).
A38 passing Riverside Vans at Notter
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
A38 between Landrake and Saltash The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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> (SABRE).
A38 between Landrake and Saltash
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
Approaching Vollards Lane, Hatt
Approaching Vollards Lane, Hatt
Eastbound A38 near Burraton Blue signs giving advance notice of toll charges on the Tamar Bridge ahead (although traffic will have to negotiate the Saltash Tunnel before reaching the bridge).
Eastbound A38 near Burraton
Blue signs giving advance notice of toll charges on the Tamar Bridge ahead (although traffic will have to negotiate the Saltash Tunnel before reaching the bridge).
Westbound A38 at Carkeel The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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> (SABRE).
Westbound A38 at Carkeel
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Former Botus Fleming Wesleyan Chapel
Former Botus Fleming Wesleyan Chapel
Saltash Travelodge
Saltash Travelodge
Notter Bridge, near Saltash, Cornwall Notter Bridge over the River Lynher, near Saltash, Cornwall. The road over the bridge used to form part of the main A38 road into Cornwall until the road was realigned.
Notter Bridge, near Saltash, Cornwall
Notter Bridge over the River Lynher, near Saltash, Cornwall. The road over the bridge used to form part of the main A38 road into Cornwall until the road was realigned.
Quarry Cocks Lane, Notter Bridge, near Saltash A disused (and now re-used for a different purpose) quarry on Quarry Cocks Lane, Notter Bridge, near Saltash. The River Lynher runs just off to the right hand side of the picture.
Quarry Cocks Lane, Notter Bridge, near Saltash
A disused (and now re-used for a different purpose) quarry on Quarry Cocks Lane, Notter Bridge, near Saltash. The River Lynher runs just off to the right hand side of the picture.
Stoketon Cross, near Saltash Stoketon Cross, on the A38 near Saltash has been the scene of many serious road accidents. The road leading into the picture from the left is a fairly steep hill and traffic comes over the crest to sometimes meet slow traffic crossing its path across the staggered junction with inevitable consequences. The car heading towards the camera has come from the Saltash direction.
Stoketon Cross, near Saltash
Stoketon Cross, on the A38 near Saltash has been the scene of many serious road accidents. The road leading into the picture from the left is a fairly steep hill and traffic comes over the crest to sometimes meet slow traffic crossing its path across the staggered junction with inevitable consequences. The car heading towards the camera has come from the Saltash direction.
Road junction, Trematon Junction south of Trematon, near Saltash, Cornwall. The right fork leads to Elm Gate, and the left towards Trehan. Vandals have been busy with the road signs, and have removed some of the stick on letters.
Road junction, Trematon
Junction south of Trematon, near Saltash, Cornwall. The right fork leads to Elm Gate, and the left towards Trehan. Vandals have been busy with the road signs, and have removed some of the stick on letters.
Farmer's tea break, Trematon A scene south of Trematon village, near Saltash. The tractor parked by the side of the road hadn't been there long - the engine was still warm! This view is looking towards Trematon.
Farmer's tea break, Trematon
A scene south of Trematon village, near Saltash. The tractor parked by the side of the road hadn't been there long - the engine was still warm! This view is looking towards Trematon.
Cumble Tor View Taken from the farm gateway at the 90º bend on the lane through Cumble Tor. A good heap of manure in the foreground and splendid views down the River Lynher past the Boating Centre to the railway viaduct in the distance.
Cumble Tor View
Taken from the farm gateway at the 90º bend on the lane through Cumble Tor. A good heap of manure in the foreground and splendid views down the River Lynher past the Boating Centre to the railway viaduct in the distance.
The Crooked Inn, Stoketon There's a good few farm animals wandering around the grounds of this inn - especially ducks - and they're ducks with attitude too !
The Crooked Inn, Stoketon
There's a good few farm animals wandering around the grounds of this inn - especially ducks - and they're ducks with attitude too !
Holland Inn, Hatt, Saltash The Holland Inn, on the A388 at Hatt, near Saltash
Holland Inn, Hatt, Saltash
The Holland Inn, on the A388 at Hatt, near Saltash
Hatt service station, Saltash, Cornwall Hatt service station, just off the A388 at Hatt, near Saltash, Cornwall.
Hatt service station, Saltash, Cornwall
Hatt service station, just off the A388 at Hatt, near Saltash, Cornwall.
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Behest Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX3960 (Lat: 50.419686, Lng: -4.2541303)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///fried.serenade.headless. Near Saltash, Cornwall

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