Battlefields & battle sites · South West England
Cardinham Woods
In or near Helland.
Cardinham Woods in England South West, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colesloggett Halt · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cardinham Woods is a registered historic battlefield in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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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.
Place summary
Cardinham Woods is a woodland area located in South-West England. Known for its historical significance as a battlefield, it offers a blend of natural beauty and heritage. The site is a part of the wider landscape that reflects the region's rich past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4692, -4.6791
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Cardinham
- Postcode
- PL30 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Colesloggett Halt — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97100905 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardinham Woods?
- Cardinham Woods is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL30 4AL), in the parish of Cardinham.
- What is Cardinham Woods?
- Cardinham Woods in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cardinham Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Colesloggett Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL30 4AL.
- Is Cardinham Woods a protected site?
- Yes — Cardinham Woods is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cardinham Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Cardinham Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cardinham Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Colesloggett Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 4AL.