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Lanhydrock: Deer Wall, River Fowey and Woodland Circuit

Cornwall

Distance
4.6 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Explore the wider Lanhydrock estate near Bodmin on a circular woodland walk from the National Trust main car park, PL30 4AB. Head past the cycle skills area into Hart Wood, where fragments of the old deer wall survive. Cross the estate roads with care, then follow Station Drive to the pedestrian gate at Station Lodge. The short road section crosses medieval Respryn Bridge before joining the riverside path.

Follow the River Fowey south and return over Kathleen footbridge. Higginsmoor Wood leads towards the bumpy uphill track by Jacob’s Quarry and Maudlin Wood. The return passes the old kitchen garden, descends Garden Drive and curves outside the formal garden towards the gatehouse, visitor reception and car park.

Allow about 2½ hours for the climbs, uneven sections and brief stops. Most paths are firm, but the river and woodland earth paths can be muddy or slippery after rain. Wear suitable footwear, keep dogs on leads around livestock and watch for cycles on shared tracks. The Park Café and toilets are near the start; check seasonal opening times. The estate is open dawn to dusk. Parking is free for National Trust members displaying a ticket; the listed non-member all-day charge is £6.

Route and access information: National Trust’s Lanhydrock Deer Wall walking guide and current Lanhydrock visitor page, checked October 2026. Check estate notices before setting out.

Walk details

County
Cornwall
Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
4.6 mi (7.4 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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