Idless Woods

Visitor information

Generic woodland — Photo credit: Isobel Cameron

Idless Woods

This beautiful woodland is the ideal place to enjoy a peaceful walk

Located approximately two miles north of Truro, Idless Woods is a stunning woodland with a diverse range of wildlife.

At a glance

Walking trails
Orienteering
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Orienteering at Idless Woods

Idless Woods has a selection of orienteering routes for different levels of experience.

The routes are affiliated to Cornwall Orienteering Club and British Orienteering, and cater for all levels of expertise and experience.

There are seven routes suitable for those who are beginners, intermediate and advanced. Maps can be downloaded from British Orienteering's Go Orienteering website.

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Walking at Idless Woods

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Idless Woods has a range of paths that run through the woodland.

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Nearby forests

Cardinham Woods is a Cornish hidden gem, nestling in a beautiful valley with a bubbling stream. The mixed woodland rolls across the valley sides of Cardinham water (part of the River Fowey) with opportunities to explore on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback.

Discover stunning viewpoints, local wildlife, and a slice of Cornish history with the remnants of a former lead mine and an ancient clapper bridge.

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