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Iron Fort Wood - SOLD, Cornwall - About 4 acres, £25,000
The wood takes its name from Hall Rings, an Iron Age settlement and hill fort, the remains of which are to be found on the farmland immediately beyond the wood's western boundary.
The woodland itself has several contrasting habitats and a good mix of tree species. To the east of the main access track which runs roughly parallel to a small stream which forms the eastern boundary, there are mixed broadleaves which were planted in the 1950's. At ground level there is a variety of ferns, mosses and wetland-type plants - which seem to be much liked by the butterfly population.
Towards the western boundary there are further broadleaves from the same period plus Japanese larch which were planted in 1991. The 1950's plantings are part of a more general reforestation programme which took place at that time, replacing woodland which had been ploughed up and planted with potatoes as a part of the war effort during WWII in the early 1940's.
The central part of the woodland was felled some time back but has now regenerated naturally with pioneer species such as birch and sweet chestnut being prominent, together with woody shrubs including gorse and broom.
Getting around the woodland is easy. Where the main access track enters the wood in the north-east corner there is a parking & turning area (although it is possible to drive beyond here should you wish). From this same point a tracks winds its way towards the western boundary where it meets another good sized track which runs north across the wood, staying fairly close to the western boundary for its full length. Further minor tracks run across the wood, mostly in a north-south direction.
As one might expect in such a tranquil and unspoilt spot, there is no shortage of wildlife. Songbirds, birds of prey and water-loving birds such as woodcock can be seen and heard. Deer, badgers, rabbits etc are never far away, although thankfully grey squirrels are not much in evidence.
Only a short distance from the woodland is the south Cornish coast; Looe and Polperro are just a few minutes drive away. Slightly further afield are Liskeard and St Austell, not forgetting Pelynt itself which has good pubs, stores and accommodation.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
- Price: £25,000 Freehold
- Location: Pelynt, Looe, Cornwall
- Size: About 4 acres for sale
Top track, near the W boundary
Bluebells along the N boundary line
Woodland entrance with parking/turning area
Track leading up through the woodland
New woodland growth beneath older oaks
The stream along the E boundary
Track running N - S across the wood
The view out to the south
Near the NW corner of the wood
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Boundaries:
All boundaries are indicated with red markings on posts and trees.
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How to find this woodland
This wood is no longer available. For more woods in the area, please see the regional page or contact our regional manager.
Local manager
Dick White
01566 784275 or 07821 254694
dick@woodlands.co.uk
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 201
Grid ref: SX 217 556
Nearest post code: PL13 2LG
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
- See our detailed map below.
- See Ordnance Survey map of the area from Bing maps
- See aerial photos of the area from Google maps
Directions
From Looe:
- Take the A387 west, towards Polperro
- After 2.5 miles turn right onto the B3359 to Pelynt - approx 1.5 miles
- The access lane to the woodland is on the right, immediately after the "Premier Store" and signed "Hall Barton Farm"
- Follow the lane for about 1/4 mile. The entrance gate to the woodland is to the right of you
- Go through this first gate and park in the area provided, before the second gate. Go over this gate and walk down the track for about 1/2 mile, to a "T-junction"
- Follow the track to the right. Continue along this track, ignoring turnings to the right, until you reach a name sign-board for Iron Fort Wood. This is the start of the woodland
Note 1: Hall Barton is a working farm with livestock and farm vehicles likely to be moving around the yard. Please take great care when driving along the access lane and please ensure that you close all gates securely
Note 2: Delightful as it is, driving through Looe, particularly during the holiday season, can be a bit slow. An alternative would be to follow the A38 west to Dobwalls. At the roundabout take the left turn [signed to St Austell] onto the A390 for about 2 miles, then at East Taphouse turn left onto the B3359. This will bring you into Pelynt from the north
Satnav/GPS note: the postcode PL13 2LG is for Hall Barton Farm and is the point shown by the red dot on the two location maps
Boundaries:
All boundaries are indicated with red markings on posts and trees.
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