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Welcome

A variety of waymarked walking and mountain bike trails take you deep into 265 hectares of mixed conifer and native broadleaf trees to discover stunning viewpoints and an intriguing history.

There are activities to suit every interest and ability from a gentle stroll to Lady Vale Bridge to a daring adventure on the Bodmin beast mountain bike trail or a fun session with the children at Badger Forest School.

When you’re ready to refuel, the award-winning Woods Café awaits with delicious, homemade meals, light bites and cakes, served in beautiful surroundings.

A man and woman walking towards the camera, a small dog is in the foreground

Level access

The main entrance has level access. The ramp is permanent.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Toilet block

There is level access from the car park to:

BBQ Area

Access with steps

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Woods CafePlay Area

Hearing

Some staff have disability awareness training.

General

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
Some staff have disability awareness training.

Getting here

Cardinham Woods
Bodmin
PL30 4AL

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.
There is no designated drop-off point; drop-offs can be made anywhere within the main car park. From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The path is sloped.
The route is 1700mm wide, or more.
Accessible parking spaces opposite main route to Woods Cafe Route from car park to Woods Cafe Front approach to Woods Cafe and outdoor seating area

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The path is 1700mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
Approach from car park to central area and Woods Cafe Central area and Woods Cafe

Getting around inside

Woods Cafe

From the main entrance to this area, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.
Interior of Woods Cafe

Public toilet

Toilet block

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The route is 1800mm wide, or more.
The toilet door is 1000mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.
There is 1000mm at the side of the toilet. There is 1500mm in front of the toilet. The toilets have handrails.
Accessible toilet Male toilet Ladies toilet Toilet block with level access

Getting around outside

Designated Walking Trail

Lady Vale Trail

The trail is 2400metres long. The trail has a hard surface. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats.

There is an optional shorter trail loop which totals 1200m

Information board at the start of the Lady Vale Trail Lady Vale Trail

Picnic Area

BBQ Area

From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The path is 1500mm wide, or more.
The entrance is 1500mm wide.
Some tables have space for wheelchair users. You can bring your own food to the picnic area.

There are eight static metal BBQs available in the picnic area for public use free of charge.

BBQ area entrance BBQ and picnic area

Play Area

From the main entrance to the area, there is 1 step.

Customer care support

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Information in alternative formats is available by contacting 0300 067 4000 or fe.england@forestryengland.uk.

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