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Ladock Woods

3.1 miles (5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk visits Ladock Woods, in the Cornish village of Ladock, near Truro.
You can start the walk from the parking area on the western side of the woods, just to the north west of Ladock village. From here you can head east onto one of the many shady trails that criss cross the woods. It's a peaceful and serene place for a stroll with generally not many other visitors. After exploring the woods head a short distance south to visit Ladock village where you can enjoy views of the Tresillian River and enjoy a drink at the local pub.

Postcode

TR2 4QA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Ladock Woods OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Ladock Woods Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

In the village you can stop off for some refreshment at the Falmouth Arms. The historic 17th Century coaching Inn serves good quality dishes and a good range of ales. You can find them at postcode TR2 4PG for your sat navs.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head into nearby Truro and you could enjoy some pleasant riverside walks and visit the lovely Trelissick House and Gardens. The site is a splendid place for walking with a 300-acre estate to explore. There's beautiful gardens, peaceful woodland trails and fine views of the River Fal estuary to enjoy here.
A few miles to the north there's the Goss Moor Trail which will take you around a wildlife rich nature reserve.

Photos

A Well Tended Footpath to Ladock Wood - geograph.org.uk - 194443

A Well Tended Footpath to Ladock Wood. This footpath has been fenced off from the fields and even strimmed recently. 

Farmland near Ladock - geograph.org.uk - 1592586

Farmland near Ladock. Looking across fields towards the woods.

Northern end of St. Enoder Wood - geograph.org.uk - 430928

Northern end of St. Enoder Wood

Western end of St. Enoder Wood - geograph.org.uk - 430919

Western end of St. Enoder Wood

Ladock - geograph.org.uk - 195681

Ladock village view.

The Tresillian River at Ladock - geograph.org.uk - 195673

The Tresillian River at Ladock

Ladock Village - geograph.org.uk - 194426

This shot was taken in the main part of the village on the floor of the Tresillian Valley

Ladock Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 1630608

Parish Church

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Ladock Woods.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)