Idless Woods (FC)
Idless Woods is a large area of mixed woodland, 2.8 miles in length, on the outskirts of Truro, comprising of Bishop's Wood, St Clement Woods, Lord's Wood and Lady's Wood.
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Further Information
Region: South West
Local Club: Cornwall Orienteering Club
Nearest Town: Truro
Postcode: TR4 9QT
Carpark: TR4 9QT
Forest & more rural
Suitable for beginners
Suitable for intermediate orienteerers
Suitable for advanced orienteerers
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Other Things to do in the Area
Idless Woods is Managed by the Forestry Commission.
The woods are popular for a variety of leisure activities including walking, cycling, dog walking, orienteering and horse riding.
Archaeological features include: a large, now overgrown, Iron Age hill fort, complete with gnarled trees, at the top of the woodland; and the remains of an old gunpowder works beside the stream on the eastern boundary of the woodland.
Notes Car park gates are closed at sunset. Working woodland, please take note of notices advising work in progress
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