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Kilminorth Woods
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Kilminorth Woods is in West Looe,
South East Cornwall. Grid ref: SX 248 538.
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Please note:
* Many paths in Kilminorth Woods are steep in places.
* All paths are permissive footpaths (open to the
public by permission of the owners) for walkers except the central path which
is a bridleway and also available for horse riders and cyclists.
* The path from the Millpool
entrance to the old boatyard site is level and suitable for wheelchairs and
pushchairs.
* Kilminorth
Woods is a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) so off track biking, camping, fires, and
motorcycles are all prohibited.
* Paths can be wet and muddy, suitable footwear and clothing
always needed. |
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rail: First Great Western and Cross Country Trains operate services to
Penzance in Cornwall. The scenic route to Cornwall takes in the stunning
coastline between Exeter and Teignmouth and crosses the Royal Albert Bridge
over the River Tamar built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Change trains at
Liskeard, just past Plymouth (or just past Bodmin Parkway if coming from the
west) for the scenic branch line service to Looe. Kilminorth Woods is over the
bridge and through the Millpool Car Park in West Looe. For train times, prices
and to buy tickets in advance go to the
First Great
Western website . For more details about the Liskeard to Looe scenic line
go to Great Scenic
Railways. |
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| Train coming into Looe Station |
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bus: The No 81 bus from Plymouth takes you to Looe via villages along the
South East Cornwall coast. The bus stop is by the Health Centre in Looe. Alight
here and cross the bridge. Go through the Millpool car park to find the
entrance to Kilminorth Woods. From Liskeard a bus number 573 will take you from
outside Webbs Hotel in the centre of the town to the Health Centre in Looe. To
plan your journey by public transport go to the
Traveline website for timetables. |
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| by road: Follow the A38 from Plymouth. Past the village of
Tideford follow signs to Looe. Cross the bridge in Looe and take the second
right into the Millpool Car Park. The entrance to Kilminorth Woods is at the
north westerly end of the car park (left as you drive down into the car park).
Car park charges apply, except on Sundays in the winter months. From west and
north Cornwall follow the signs for Looe from the A38. This link takes you to
the AA Route Planner website. |
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