Walk stats
- Distance3.6 km · 2.2 mi
- Elevation+110 m
- Duration60 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeLinear
- TerrainWoodland paths and tracks with gentle gradients
- Best seasonSpring for bluebells, autumn for colour
- DogsDog-friendly; keep on lead near wildlife and cafe
About this walk
This easy linear walk begins in the village of Illogan and heads out through a quiet copse, where the path softens underfoot and the sounds of the road fall away. Mature oak trees line the way as you drop gently down into Tehidy Wood, one of the largest areas of woodland in west Cornwall and a much-loved local retreat.
Winding through Tehidy, the route passes beneath a broadleaf canopy alive with birdsong before threading down to Coombe. With around 110 metres of ascent spread over just 3.6 km, the going stays comfortable throughout, making this a good choice for a relaxed hour outdoors.
Tehidy Woods Cafe sits close to the trail and makes an easy stop for a drink or a bite before you turn for home. As a linear route, you can either retrace your steps or plan onward travel from Coombe.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
5 waypoints along the way
- 1
Start: Illogan
- Start
The start of the route.
- 2
copse
- 3
Oak
- 4
Tehidy Wood
- 5
Coombe
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
wood
~195 m off the route
Tehidy Woods Cafe
~307 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).