Tehidy Country Park

Last updated: 19/11/2012 Add to My Bookmarks Subscribe

Tehidy is the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall. Now owned and managed by Cornwall Council as a Country Park, Tehidy has over 9 miles (14.5km) of paths and 250 acres of peaceful woods and lakes to explore, together with a café and a picnic area. There are 5 main access points including North Cliff car park, and South Drive car park.

Tehidy was formerly the estate of the Bassets, one of the four most powerful families in Cornwall with extensive lands and mineral rights in this western part of the county. Inland at Carn Brea, the prominent hill near Redruth, you can see the Basset memorial, built in 1836 to honour Sir Francis Basset (1757-1835).

Visitors may stroll around the lake, explore leafy glades or wilder areas of woodland or be immersed in the rich flora and fauna. With a different type of beauty for every season, Tehidy is an enchanting place to visit all year round.

• How to get here
• Things to consider when visiting Tehidy
• North Cliffs
• East Lodge
• South Drive
• A Potted History of Tehidy
• Campsite, Education field, toilets and BBQ booking
• Tehidy Country Park Visitor Centre and Cafe

Download a Pocket Guide and Tehidy Country Park Map

Tehidy has a circular walk which follows a mainly level unbound surface around the historical estate.  There are also other walks for the more adventurous user with steeper hills and rougher surfaces.

Please observe the Countryside Code of Practice when using any recreational trail.

Pets are welcome but please ensure that they are kept under proper control and restrained from annoying other users of the park and disturbing wildlife.  Dogs are excluded from the wildlife areas around the lakes.