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MONDAY 2ND JUNE - Hidden Cornwall 2 - Idless wood.
As part of our quest to discover our county we set off for Idless woods only 1 1/2 miles from Truro. We visit this city often but have never found time to explore these beautiful woods. The drive through the tiny narrow lanes approaching the woods is so typical of Cornwall with banks covered with wild flowers. How glad we were that we had given over time to discover yet another of Cornwall's secrets.
Deciduous and coniferous mixed to create a wonderful habitat for wildlife such as red and roe deer and otter, birds such as nightjar and woodlark, adders and newts. We were there on a hot afternoon so of course we didn't get sight of any of these but we see both kinds of deer from our lounge wimdow and badgers galore all over the place. I would love to return to this delightful place at twilight sometime.
Deciduous and coniferous mixed to create a wonderful habitat for wildlife such as red and roe deer and otter, birds such as nightjar and woodlark, adders and newts. We were there on a hot afternoon so of course we didn't get sight of any of these but we see both kinds of deer from our lounge wimdow and badgers galore all over the place. I would love to return to this delightful place at twilight sometime.
This is Lady's wood there is an area known as Lord's wood and another called Bishop's wood. According to the map there is an ancient hill fort marked on the map surrounded by semi-ancient woodland. How have we managed to miss this little pocket of beauty and history? Research needed I think.
A very good year for foxgloves. 
A last look though the beech trees as we walked out of the wood.
14 comments:
We have lived here in France for three years and are now discovering everything that's not so obvious. I may however be asking you for advice in the future as to where to relocate in Cornwall. Debs x
Oh my, another spot worth visiting next year!
I think I will have to come here when
I photograph a wild flower I can't identify. Hdden Cormwall, don't give to much away. Tourists don't need to know all the hidden gems. Lovely series of photos and really great text.
Stunning photos and a lovely description. I am all nostalgic now!
Cool Cornwall. You're making me homesick.
P.S. Don't you get stung when you pick the nettles for the puree?
We have a Truro here too. Named after yours, of course. Actually I was there the other day, just passing through en route to a random town on the sea that was holding a dandelion festival. Twas a great weekend away. I love those random little road trips.
the lehners in france: Disovering the not so obvious is a great way to describe our little jaunts.
leslie: The list of places to visit on your next visit to the UK will surely be long and very varied.
babooshka; I have no wories about tourists discovering these well hidden places after all it has us very many years.
Welshcakes:No need for nostalgia after all you live in stunning Sicily.
dumdad: Welcome! Cornwall is a cool place. Nettles - pick the leaves not the stalks oh and always wears gloves.
benjibopper:Dandelion festival? Can't help but think of the french translation pis en lit! Was it music, poetry or something else?
Idless woods just makes you want to burst into poetry or write music or both. More treasures of Cornwall.
Runrig playing at the C!!
Can you imagine the atmosphere and emotion, they have done some of the best versions of Scottish folk music I have ever heard.
Okay I am off to play them again.
Pam
Sienna: Grear to hear from you again.I am being very controlled about seeing Runrig at Edinburgh Castle and not getting too excited YET!! I have the t-shirt already!
Year of the Flood dvd is out and so very good - go on treat yourself!!
Kissa your part of the world looks very much like our hidden Bretagne!Thank you for visiting my blog I shall now know what to do with my nettles of which we have thousands.
Oh you live in one of my most favourite parts of England, I'm a Dorset lass before the adventure ...
I find your nettle idea fascinating, was directed to it by UnPeuLoufouque.
And the pictures of Cornwall are beautiful. I so love walking through woods, they have a wonderful atmosphere, especially at night.
Crystal Jigsaw
un peu loufoque; Too late for this year don't use nettles after 1st June according to folklore - I think it is because they are woody and tough.
sally's chateau: Dorset is a county I don't know at all however I am a Thomas Hardy fan so must go that way someday.
crystal jigsaw: Discovering off the tourist trail is such a lot of fun and away from all the attractions of Cornwall, we are finding so many more beautiful places.I love woods at night too such a different place.
Stay out of Idless Woods if you know what's good for you
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