Wild Truro

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Welcome to wild Truro

Wild Truro is an initiative that was set up to encourage wildlife into Our Great Little City. Truro City Council’s Parks Department, with help from local community groups, have spent a great deal of time making sure that the outdoor spaces are maintained, making them an enjoyable place for residents, visitors and wildlife.

As people are spending more time outdoors, the guide highlights walking routes in and around the city. Routes include the City Centre trail, which guides people around the city via the natural open spaces and the floral displays created by the Parks Department. Woodland walks, including Glasteinan Woods, Daubuz Moor and Coosebean Woodland, are also featured.

Printed versions of the guide are available from the Visit Truro Visitor Information Centre on Boscawen Street, Truro Community Library, Pollen in the Park, and Boscawen Park Cafe. 

If you tackle the Wild Truro Walks, tag us in your pictures on social media, using @visittruro and #ourgreatlittlewildcity

To view a digital version of the guide, click here.

Open spaces, parks and gardens:

Boscawen Park

The favourite park of Truro’s children, here you will find the refurbished children’s natural play area with swings, slides, climbing equipment and sandpits.

Daubuz Moor

Offering a haven to wildlife within minutes of the city centre, the land known as Daubuz Moors was given to the citizens of Truro in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

Furniss Island

Named after the popular Cornish biscuit company which once ran its factory in Truro overlooking this green area.

Glasteinan Woods

Nestled behind the Beechwood Parc housing estate, the Glasteinan Woodland is a small section of semi-native broadleaved woodland.

National Trust Trelissick

Trelissick House and Garden are positioned in one of the most spectacular locations with stunning views looking over the Fal River and towards Falmouth.

Penrose Water Gardens

Penrose Water Gardens was established 45 years ago within a woodland valley on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall. Includes 6 acres of marshland and woodland with over 40 lily ponds.

Trevince Estate Gardens

Trevince is a private country estate in the heart of Cornwall. It is open for booked groups of 12+ visitors to enjoy a stroll around their 18th century Walled Garden.

Trewithen Garden and House

Trewithen Gardens and House has been the home of the Hawkins Family since 1715. These internationally renowned gardens have a collection of rare trees and shrubs.

Victoria Gardens

Victoria Gardens is a hidden gem in Truro city centre. It is laid out on a steep south facing slope and is typical of late 19th century style of trees and shrubs.