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Wildlife reserves · South West England

Cabilla and Redrice Woods

In or near Blisland.

Cornwall Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Cabilla and Redrice Woods — nature reserve in Cornwall, UK.

Towards Trevorder - geograph.org.uk - 5249164

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Bodmin Parkway · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access
Visit on cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

About

Cabilla and Redrice Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Cornwall, UK". Coordinates: 50.4642°, -4.6222°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Cabilla and Redrice Woods is a nature reserve of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Bodmin, in Cornwall, England. It is an extensive area of mixed woodland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

The area of the reserve is 77 ha. There is a walking trail that takes in various features of the woodland. It includes some steep inclines. Features in Cabilla Wood include centuries-old coppiced woodland, where species have evolved life cycles dependent on coppicing; a pond, habitat of amphibians, dragonflies and other insects; a large adit of a disused mine, home of the greater and lesser horseshoe bat; an alder coppice; and a building of East Wheal Jane, a former lead and silver mine. Redrice Wood, east of Cabilla Wood across a stream, consists mostly of sessile oak coppice. There are charcoal burning platforms where, from medieval times to the late 18th century, coppiced oak was…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.4642, -4.6222
District
Cornwall
Parish
Cardinham
Postcode
PL30 4EQ
Parliamentary constituency
North Cornwall
Nearest railway station
Bodmin Parkway3.5 km
Opening
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cabilla and Redrice Woods?
Cabilla and Redrice Woods is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL30 4EQ), in the parish of Cardinham.
What is Cabilla and Redrice Woods?
Cabilla and Redrice Woods — nature reserve in Cornwall, UK.
How do I get to Cabilla and Redrice Woods?
The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL30 4EQ.
Who runs Cabilla and Redrice Woods?
Cabilla and Redrice Woods is operated by Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Is Cabilla and Redrice Woods a protected site?
Yes — Cabilla and Redrice Woods is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Cabilla and Redrice Woods free to visit?
Yes, Cabilla and Redrice Woods is free to enter.
How do I get to Cabilla and Redrice Woods?
The nearest railway station is Bodmin Parkway, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 4EQ.
Are dogs allowed at Cabilla and Redrice Woods?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.