Grogley Tracks

A modest stretch of woodland and wetland just outside Egloshayle, Grogley Tracks is the sort of place that rewards a quiet morning walk rather than demanding a whole afternoon. The tracks themselves wind through mixed habitat - boggy patches, scrub, and patches of older woodland - where you might spot marsh birds, adders on sunny days, and the occasional roe deer if you're lucky and move slowly. It's proper walking rather than a stroll, with uneven ground and muddy sections even after decent weather, so waterproofs and decent boots matter. The reserves appeal is its rawness. This isn't manicured or signed to death. It's conservation work you can actually see happening, which matters if you care about that sort of thing. For families with young children, it's a bit of a slog unless they're keen walkers already. Teenagers and proper hikers will find it worthwhile as part of a wider day exploring the Bodmin Moor edges. Allow two to three hours if you're doing the main loop properly. The nearest holiday parks - Mena Farm and The Laurels are both within easy reach - make it a logical add-on to a Cornish break rather than a destination in itself. Go early or late to avoid whoever else has found it. Better still, visit in autumn or winter when you've got the place to yourself and the light's sharper. Spring is busy with bird activity if that's your thing.