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Herodsfoot
 

Nestling within the West Looe Valley, Herodsfoot is the place to escape to when it's not beach weather. Bring your family to this quiet woodland and you will be able to walk and cycle in perfect safety away from any busy roads.

How to get there:

Liskeard and Looe are the nearest towns or villages.

From the B3359 East Taphouse to Looe road turn off at the junction signposted to Herodsfoot.

OS Grid Reference: SX197604

Start your visit from:

Deerpark Car Park
Festive Rail and River Ramble

Facilities:

InformationParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesPicnic
horse riding

With the exception of bridleways horse riders require a permit to ride in these woods. Please contact the District Office on 01392 832262 for an application form.

Contact:

Cornwall Office

01208 72577
e-mail: enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Deerpark Forest Cabins: Stay in a new fully furnished cabin in the heart of Deerpark Forest. The site is located on an old gunpowder mill and some of the cabins are next to the water's edge around the old mill pond. Short breaks available and dogs welcome. For information or bookings visit www.forest-holidays.com (click on the link below) or call 0845 130 8223.

What else is here
In Herodsfoot there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
Find out more
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Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

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