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    Kings Wood Trail, near Pentewan, Cornwall

    Accessible woodland trail in the Pentewan Valley, Cornwall

    Description

    A lovely woodland that is completely wheelchair accessible, there are three main trails, two of which are easy routes, one through the woodland and one along by the river towards Pentewan. Plenty of flowers, wildlife and trees. Suitable for everyone of any age and/or disability. The entrance to the woodland just after Kingswood Restaurant as you leave London Apprentice. On the left, there is a lovely privately owned cafe just after you turn off the main road. Parking on flat ground with plenty of access to offload wheelchairs and an additional parking area further along the tarmacked road that leads to the wood.

    You can go all along the river to Pentewan and there two pubs and a couple of cafes there.

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      Open 24h

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    • Sunday

      Open 24h

      • July 27, 2024 2:41 am local time

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    Detailed description

    It is a lovely wood to walk through, something for everyone, puddles for the children, sticks for the dogs, plenty of space to walk four abreast when socialising and looking for a natter.

    If you are looking for a longer walk, rather than just a stroll, then when you get to a fork at the second car park, take the right fork on the corner, and travel all the way to Pentewan. There are lovely pubs and cafes at the end to get refreshment before making your way back to the starting point along the same trail.

    Be aware that bikes use the route and also the occasional horse and rider, however, generally it is a pretty quiet and tranquil walk. Enjoy.

    Parking

    There are two main car parks on compacted stone, although there are no special disabled parking spaces, there is always somewhere to park and get a wheelchair out.

    Toilet facilities

    There are no toilet facilities on site, but a few hundred yards back from the first car park, is the privately owned Kings Wood Cafe which has an accessible toilet.

    In the village of Pentewan, just over 3km (2 miles) away there is an accessible public toilet in the village square which is open at the weekends.

    Accessibiliy Guide

    You can find accessibility information here: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/kings-wood/

    Useful Contacts

    You can contact the Woodland Trust via this email:  enquiries@woodlandtrust.org.uk

    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    The woodland does not have any staff, but the bottom two paths are wide and easily wheelchair accessible. The third path may be a challenge for someone who has an off-road wheelchair and would like to explore how far they can go before having to turn back.

    The two surfaced paths in the wood are linked into a woodland path network. Other, more challenging, steeper and naturally-surfaced tracks lead to panoramic views. There are seats along these higher tracks.

    Be aware that the paths that run through the lower sections of the woodland tend to be wetter and can become quite muddy in wet weather.

    Vision Impairment Support

    The paths are wide and fairly even, although compacted rubble, so one does have to watch out for the occasional loose stone. There are plenty of contrasting colours to help guide you.

    There are two surfaced paths in the wood which are linked into a woodland path network. There are also more challenging, steeper and naturally-surfaced tracks.

    The paths that run through the lower sections of the woodland tend to be wetter and can become quite muddy in wet weather.

     

    Hearing Impairment Support

    No special requirements are needed here, just be aware there are also cyclists along the path too.

    Autism support

    A wide-open pathway, normally fairly quiet so one can walk unobstructed and enjoy peaceful surroundings.

    Learning Support

    A wide-open pathway, normally fairly quiet so one can walk unobstructed and enjoy peaceful surroundings.

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