Idless

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Tucked away far down the peninsula, Idless offers a large area of beautiful mixed woodland in which to enjoy a range of both adventurous and more relaxed activities. It is particularly popular with local horse riders, dog walkers and orienteering groups.

Archaeological features provide an interesting insight in to the way our ancestors used to live.

How to get there:

Truro and Idless are the nearest towns or villages.

From Truro follow the signs to the village of Idless. Continue through the village for a further mile. The entrance to the wood is on the right hand side.

OS Grid Reference: SW821478
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Main Car Park

User Comments

it has been ruined by the recent operations. How is the wood going to be managed in to recovery from what has been done!

Alex, 30/Dec/2011

In the continued fight against the virulent disease Phytophthora ramorum we have had to remove the infected Larch trees in Idless. We are currently looking at the restocking options. Some areas are likely to be replanted with mixed broadleaves whilst other areas may be left to natural regeneration.

Forestry Commission Response

we love idless go frequently with the family dog my son absolutely adores exploring and splashing in the muddy puddles! lovely escape from the town!

kelly, 23/Dec/2011

I am really unhappy to see the woods vandalised by motor-cross. These people care nothing for the wood or their conscience would not let them do what they do. Also September is still a time for birds and wildlife that should be disturbed as little as possible.

Patrick McCarthy, 9/Sep/2011

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Facilities and Activities

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

What's of interest

The woods contain some notable archaeological features including an Iron Age hillfort that is a scheduled ancient monument.