Bissoe Valley

Common blue butterfly

WildNet - Amy Lewis

Bissoe Valley

A former mine site, with newly planted woodland, ponds and regenerating heathland

Location

South of Truro
Truro
A static map of Bissoe Valley

Know before you go

Size
3 hectares
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Grazing animals

No
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Walking trails

Some paths have shallow inclines but are generally well surfaced for easy walking

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Access

Public footpaths around the reserve which are accessible for wheelchair and pushchairs.

Dogs

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When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to August

About the reserve

Once a mine site, a restoration programme set up in 1986 has now made this reserve a fine example of creative conservation work. It has newly planted woodland, ponds and regenerating heathland. The scarce blue-tailed damselfly is found here, establishing new colonies and the grayling butterfly is one of the more distinctive butterflies here

Contact us

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01872 273939