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Idless


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About Idless

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
Bluebells in Idless Woods, Cornwall

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingOrienteeringHeritage
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:

West England District
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01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Beautiful, tranquil place for adults and children alike. Fully support the removal of trees to protect the unaffected areas, but just wondered what the markings on the log stacks mean. Keep up the good work

Elliot Parrott-Pentreath, 22/Feb/2012

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
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What's of interest

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

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