Kilminorth Woods and the Giant’s Hedge

Three miles of oak woodland along the tidal West Looe River and back over the ridge on the line of a sixth-century earthwork, about an hour and three quarters and sheltered from any weather off the sea. Start from the Millpool car park in West Looe, which is the town’s main long-stay and sits at the wood gate, with Looe station five minutes away on the branch line from Liskeard. One stile with an open gate and a gap alongside, no fields of livestock anywhere on the route, and the river shallows at low tide make an easy paddle; the wood is a nature reserve, so keep to the paths in spring.