WALKING AT RIVERMEAD FARM
Set in the Glynn Valley with the River Fowey on its southern boundary Rivermead Farm has 30 acres of unrestricted peaceful walking.
The walks are easy going with little or no gradient and plenty of interesting things to see particularly for the nature lover.
All the family including the family dog will love the freedom and space that Rivermead Farm has to offer.
THE RIVER WALK
We have approximately one mile of the River Fowey.
The riverside is treelined and the paths are well maintained for easy walking and just two minutes from your accommodation, ideal for that evening stroll.
There is every possibility of catching sight of a sea trout jumping in the river; you may also spot the kingfishers, which are often seen flying up and down the river. There are several species of wild flowers too especially in the spring when the bluebells and daffodils adorn the riverbanks.
THE LAKE and WATERMEADOW
Vegetation has been allowed to develop on part of the lake in order to encourage the insect and pond life some no doubt are enjoyed by the brown trout who are resident in the lake.
Water iris and many different grasses grow here making this particular walk very enjoyable.
Red deer frequently visit the lake to drink, however, you may have to get up quite early in order to spot them.
There are many wild flowers in this area but we do intend to introduce further specimens of plants that are indigenous to the Cornish countryside in the near future.
MEADOW WALKS
All the pasture meadows are available to our visitors for walking.
Every season at Rivermead has something special to offer to our visitors when walking on the land.
Springtime here is particularly attractive with its abundance of bluebells; daffodils, wild primroses and violets interspersed among the many trees, which at this time of year are getting ready to burst into leaf.
Summer heralds the arrival of the foxgloves, water iris, red campion, ragged robin and many more varieties of wild meadow flowers.
Late September and early October brings with it a magic all it's own, the trees take on the autumnal shades of red and gold so enhancing the already spectacular Glynn Valley.
BIRD LIFE
Visitors will be delighted by the variety of wild birds that frequent Rivermead Farm.
Among the most popular are the nuthatches, Great tit, Blue tit,
Greater spotted woodpecker, Green woodpecker, Swallows, House martins and many more
OTHER WALKS IN THE AREA:
Cabilla and Redrice Woods are managed by The Cornwall Wildlife Trust and comprise of 190 acres of primarily broad-leaved woodland. [The woods adjoin our land at its western boundary] There is an easy to follow nature trail marked out by yellow arrows for public footpaths and green arrows for permissive footpaths. The trail takes about two hours to complete.
Bodmin Moor is a walker's paradise and all within a short driving distance from the farm. Well worth a visit is Minions village, Cornwalls highest village. From here you can explore a landscape which contains some of the most important evidence of prehistoric man. The history of the area can be found in a restored Houseman's Mine Engine House. [No charge for admission]
Cardinham woods is situated about 5 miles from Rivermead Farm.Take the A38 towards Bodmin. [The woods are signposted from the A38] There are several hundred acres of woodlands to walk all the trails are very well marked. Bicycles are available for hire and a café is situated near the car park and is open for most of the year.
Lanhydrock House. There is a delightful walk, which commences at the Bodmin Parkway Railway Station and takes you to Respryn Bridge. The pathways are good and are set in the grounds of Lanhydrock house.
The Camel Trail. Walkers of varying capabilities enjoy the Camel Trail. The trail was previously a railway track closed down during the Beeching era and stretches from Bodmin to Padstow. All the walking is flat and the pathways are accessed at several main points - Bodmin [near the Old Jailhouse], The Borough Arms on the Wadebridge road and Wadebridge itself. Bicycles can be hired at both ends of the trail and refreshments can be obtained en- route.
There are of course many more walks in and around the area and we would be only too happy to assist and advise our visitors of these locations.
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