Welcome to The Friends of Luxulyan Valley
Luxulyan Valley is a beautiful wooded valley in mid Cornwall through which runs the river Par. It was designated as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site in 2006 for the fascinating early 19th century industrial remains that can be found throughout the area.
The Friends of Luxulyan Valley are a group concerned with the conservation of the Valley. We were established in 1997 and have links with Cornwall Council and the Footpath Committees of Luxulyan and Lanlivery parishes. We are also members of The Conservation Volunteers. Our objectives are to promote, preserve and protect the valley.
You can help us by joining the Friends to keep this treasure for future generations; individual membership costs just £8 per year, joint membership £10 and family membership £12. Members get a quarterly newsletter and free entry to most of our events.
Beaver Project Visit
There are still places left for our visit to the Beaver project near Truro on June 12th and we have opened it up for non-members too! Check out the details on our Events page and find out how to book your place!
Volunteer Work Party
On Friday 7th May look out for our Ranger Jenny and her crew of volunteers in the Valley, where they will be doing gate and fence maintenance to the meadow and getting some of those Rhododendrons under control!
Mistaken identity
The birdwatchers amongst the readers of the latest blog will have spotted I mistook a nuthatch for an early wheatear! Interestingly in this age of digital information, it was a good old fashioned book that led to the discovery! Well, I really don't mind, I am still enjoying their visits to my garden.
Read our new blog article 'Is it Spring yet?'
‘When is Spring?’ my partner asked me some weeks ago, following Matt Hancock’s announcement about a possible end to lockdown (which now seems overly optimistic). Struggling as I was to get through the dark, wet days of January, it couldn’t come soon enough, but when would it arrive?
Advance Notice of Car Park Closure
1 week temporary closure at Black Hill Car Park, Luxulyan Valley commencing 18 January 2021 for 5 days
Work has commenced on a number of activities within this World Heritage site (WHS) which will result in the design of subtle, but meaningful improvements to the visitor experience, the biodiversity and long term management within the Luxulyan valley.
As part of this commitment, Cornwall Council has commissioned Cormac to undertake ground investigation works to inform designs for possible improvements to the Black Hill car park and adjacent paths. This area has been cleared of brambles and has already been the subject of a detailed topographic survey. Designs will be aimed at addressing issues of drainage, access and surfacing whilst maintaining the feeling of rural isolation and sense of place befitting the site and its heritage. An important aim is to improve access to view the magnificent Treffry viaduct.
Work has also begun on a long term Woodland management strategy. This is partly in response to the problem of Ash die-back and detailed tree survey work is being carried out, particularly in the vicinity of the Black Hill car park. The surveys will guide and inform design, woodland management and activities throughout the valley, including management of the leat walks and other industrial archaeology features.
Cormac apologises for the temporary inconvenience this work may cause. If you have any queries or concerns, or would like to speak to someone about these works, please call 0300 1234 222, or email us at contracting@cormacltd.co.uk
Upcoming events
Luxulyan Valley Walk
Sat 24th Jul 2021, 10:30am to 12:30pm
A Guided Tour of some of the more obscure parts of the Valley, such as the Royal Train sidings.
Meet at 10.30: Ponts Mill Car Park, map ref. SX 072 562
Subject to Covid Restrictions
A Walk to Carbeans & Colcerrow Quarries and Big Rock
Sat 21st Aug 2021, 10:30am to 12:30pm
A rare opportunity to visit these important features on private land. Very rough underfoot, sturdy footwear recommended.
Meet at 10.30: Black Hill car park, map ref. SX 059 573
Subject to Covid restrictions
Interactive map
Learn more about the Valley and plan your trip with our interactive map.
