Forests & woodlands · South West England
Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve
In or near Rescorla.
Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is woodland in South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area PL24.
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Official information
Prideaux Wood is a woodland nature reserve featuring ancient woodlands and remnants of historic mining operations. Visitors can explore diverse species of flora and fauna, particularly during the best visiting months from April to July.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is a forest located in St. Blaise, South-West England, postcode PL24. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3698, -4.7178
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Phone
- 01872 273939
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w165468620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve?
- Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2NU), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve?
- Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2NU.
- Is Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2NU.