Broompark Wood

The woodland paths at Broompark Wood offer proper walking territory if you're staying around Launceston way. It's the kind of place where you can lose an hour or two without thinking about it - mixed broadleaf forest with enough cover to keep things cool even in summer. The paths wind through with decent variety; you're not just trudging in a straight line through uniform conifers.

Walkers will get the most from it, especially if you fancy a half-day outing rather than a full expedition. Families with younger kids might find it a bit samey after 45 minutes, though there's enough woodland character to keep them engaged if you make a game of spotting trees or wildlife. The forest floor tends to be boggy in places, so decent boots aren't a luxury here.

If you're glamping at Trewithen Farm just down the road, this makes for a logical morning walk without needing to drive far. It's free to access and there's no particular time constraint - turn up when you like. Early morning is quieter if you can manage it. Allow a couple of hours to do the woodland properly rather than rushing through.

Honestly, it won't blow your mind, but it's a solid woodland walk that feels like proper Cornish country. On a grey drizzly day it's atmospheric; on a scorcher it's exactly what you need.