Ethy

Ethy Wood is a small mixed woodland which lies adjacent to the estuary of the River Fowey and its tributaries. Its stunning location and the estuary's diverse birdlife make this wood well worth a visit. On the estuary heron, little egret, shelduck and curlew can be seen, along with other wading birds. The wood itself is home to mammals such as roe deer, badger and fox as well as woodland birds such as greater spotted woodpecker, bullfinch and goldcrest. Buzzards are frequently seen circling above the treetops.

Ethy is beautiful at any time of year but the best views of the estuary are during the autumn and winter, when the trees have lost their leaves. The best time to see estuary birdlife is when the tide is going out.

There is no car-park at Ethy Wood. You can walk to the wood from the hamlet of St Winnow or from the village of Lerryn using public rights of way. The public footpath from St Winnow to Ethy Wood is relatively level but there are 3 stiles to cross. The path from Lerryn to Ethy (taking you through National Trust woodland) is longer and has some moderate gradients but there are no stiles. Both paths have a natural surface and can be muddy at certain times of year.