Cornwall's 'hidden autumn gem' that's a perfect day out if you don't like beaches

Cardinham Woods is great for wildlife spotting (Image: Getty) Cornwall is often favoured for its vast sandy beaches and perfect surf spots. Coastal Cornish favourites include Fistral Beach, Porthcurno, and Sennen, but what if you’re just not that into beaches? Cardinham Woods offers fantastic natural scenery, adventure and relaxing strolls, and it's all in the heart of the Cornish countryside. Located near Bodmin and in a picturesque valley, the enchanting woodland also has a charming stream.

Cardinham Water is part of the River Fowey which begins in the marshes of Bodmin Moor, and the name ‘Cardinham Water’ or ‘Cardinham River’ has only been in use since the 18th century. Its true name is ‘Devioch, a Cornish name recorded in around 1260. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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