Tehidy Woods and North Cliffs Loop

A loop through Tehidy Country Park's oak and beech avenues, out across the road to the cliff top at Basset's Cove for the Atlantic hit, then back in among the trees. Shelter, exposure and shelter again — a route with its own weather system.

45 min – 1 hr 10 min

Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge car park to Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge car park

Desk-researched / Not yet field-checked

Distance: 7.4 km
Elevation: 168 m
Start: Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge car park
Terrain: Woodland
Difficulty: Easy
Route type: Loop

Practical notes

Best for

Camborne and Redruth's easiest quality miles
Mixing woodland calm with one cliff-top reward
Wet-day running that still gets a sea view

Watch for

Shared paths busy with dogs, bikes and buggies at weekends
The B-road crossing to the cliffs needs actual attention
Unfenced edge at Basset's Cove — the view costs nothing but demands respect

Facilities

Pay car parks with toilets at the main entrances
Cafe by the lake, generous hours

Season

The woods work every month; bluebells in May, storm shelter in January. The cliff section is the optional seasoning.

Parking: Several entrances; East Lodge sits closest to this loop and empties later than the main gates.
Public transport: Buses along the Camborne to Portreath road pass the park entrances. Check current stops.
Conditions: Broad estate paths and woodland gravel, one road crossing, and firm cliff-top grass out to the cove.
Navigation: The woods' path network braids everywhere, but every signpost lists the lakes or the lodges — aim seaward for the cliffs, lakeward for home.