Bohetherick Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

England

Bohetherick Wood

Malt House Malt House, Cotehele Quay, Cornwall. — Malt House Credit: Nathan Hadley

Bohetherick Wood is a captivating forest located in Cornwall, England. Spread over an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of St Dominick, it offers a serene and tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The wood boasts an enchanting mix of both native and exotic trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These towering giants create a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a dappled effect on the forest floor. The undergrowth is abundant with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the magical ambiance of the woodland.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails wind their way through Bohetherick Wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. The paths meander through ancient groves, past babbling brooks, and up gentle inclines that offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of red foxes, badgers, and even elusive deer if they are lucky. The canopy is also alive with the songs of various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers.

Bohetherick Wood is a cherished gem in the Cornish countryside, and its untouched beauty attracts visitors throughout the year. Whether it is for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or simply to immerse oneself in the wonders of nature, this forest provides a serene and captivating experience for all who venture into its depths.

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Bohetherick Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.488937/-4.2259294 or Grid Reference SX4267. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Malt House

Malt House, Cotehele Quay, Cornwall.

Nathan Hadley

River Tamar, Cotehele Quay

The River Tamar at Cotehele Quay, Cornwall.

Nathan Hadley

Cotehele Quay Limekilns

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Sandy Gerrard

Departing Bere Alston

After reversing in the platform at Bere Alston, a train from Plymouth heads for Calstock and Gunnislake. Today all the trains on this branch perform this manoeuvre providing a service to the villages of the Tamar Valley that have poor road connections with Plymouth. Until 1966 Bere Alston was a junction on the main former Southern Railway route between Exeter and Plymouth and the self-contained branch ran to Callington. The branch was cut back to Gunnislake in that year and shortly afterwards the main line was closed as a through route leaving the basic service pattern that has persisted ever since. There is no signal box here and the points are operated by the train crew using a pair of levers that can be seen at the end of the platform.

Stephen McKay

Bere Alston Station

Only one platform remains in use at Bere Alston; trains from Plymouth stop here and reverse onto the branch for Gunnislake. On the whole the facilities are tidy, if basic, and the restored former signal box looks very smart.

Stephen McKay

Junction for Bere Alston Station

This is the end of Station Road; the road off to the right which actually leads up to the station is called New Road. The lane leading straight on under the railway is unnamed. The signpost might give the impression that the Tamar Valley Line is a steam worked heritage railway but it is in fact part of the National Rail network.

Stephen McKay

Bere Alston Signal Box

The signal box on the disused up platform at Bere Alston is original to the line, opening in 1890. It ceased to be an operational signal box in 1970, two years after the line towards Tavistock was closed, but continued to be used for some years as a messroom for the track maintenance gang. It has now been completely restored, as an initiative by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, for use by the local scouts as a potting shed. The scouts have taken on responsibility for the planters on the station. This may well be a unique role for a former signal box and the building certainly looks smart. See Link

for more details of the project.

Stephen McKay

Cotehele courtyard

The lovely buildings cared for by the National Trust.

David M Clark

Path to Cotehele Mill (1) with winter colour

A National Trust is an organization dedicated to preserving the cultural or environmental treasures of a particular geographic region. They generally operate as private non-profit organizations, although some receive considerable support from their national government. The first such organization was the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, which is the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, formed in 1895 and operating as a charitable organisation. Extract from Wikipedia Link

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David Smith

Path to Cotehele Mill (2) with winter colour

For the Christmas period, the path was lined with lights

David Smith

Path to Cotehele Mill (3) with winter colour

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David Smith

Path to Cotehele Mill (4) with winter colour

Besides the string of lights, there were several wooden reindeer by the path during the Christmas season

David Smith

Cotehele Mill

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David Smith

River Tamar south of Cotehele

The Tamar (Cornish: Dowr Tamar) is in south west England, it forms most of the border between Devon and Cornwall. The Tamar's source is 3 miles from the north Cornish coast, but it flows southward and its course runs across the peninsula to the south coast. The total length of the river is 61 miles. At its mouth, the Tamar flows into the Hamoaze before entering Plymouth Sound. Tributaries of the river include the rivers Inny, Ottery, Kensey and Lynher (or St Germans River) on the Cornish side, and the Deer and Tavy on the Devon side.

David Smith

The Edgecumbe tearooms and old lime kilns, Cotehele Quay

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Cotehele House

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The Christmas garland, Cotehele House, 2022

Each year, the hall of Cotehele House is decorated with a hanging garland of dried flowers in a pittosporum base. In 2022, the dry summer restricted the choice of flowers from the gardens but the garland was constructed with 30,000 dried blooms.

David Smith