Neil Aldridge
Bosvenning Common
An undisturbed heathland with three different species of wild heathers and spectacular views of the surrounding landscape
Location
0.5 miles from Newbridge
Penzance
Know before you go
Size
16 hectares
Grazing animals
NoWalking trails
Paths can be muddy and wet
Access
Public footpaths around the reserve. Terrain can be difficult and muddy at points.
Dogs
Dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to SeptemberAbout the reserve
The views from this heathland are among the most spectacular in Penwith, over the downland towards Carn Brea and Camborne. In summer the heath is a patchwork of yellow gorse, and pink and purple heather. There are three different heathers here; true heather, bell heather and cross-leaved heather. A Bronze Age cairn extends a line of three along the east to west ridge and the site is likely to have been used as a summer pasture from prehistoric times to the medieval period