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.
Fallen trees in the valley
On the rock Hill footpath, multiple trees have fallen in that area, a few others away from paths too.
The tree team have added to their storm lists, but as it’s a lower class path with alternative paths it could take a while to be done. Some path closed fallen tree posters will be made up but probably not until Tuesday 17 Dec 2024.
The only other problem is a big ash fallen over the incline above the velvet path bridge, which can be stepped over
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TREE MAINTENANCE
TREE MAINTENANCE
NO ACCESS TO PONTS MILL CAR PARK
20/11/24 09:00 - 15:30
Vandalism in the valley
Vandalism in the valley
Unfortunately, we have had more vandalism in the valley,
this time around the wheel pit.
Boards and signage were deliberately damaged
Please could you let me know if you see anything/anyone that might cause concern re potential vandalism, and I will forward on to the appropriate person in the council
Robin Stephenson
Adders in the valley?
We have received a message from our Countryside Ranger that a dog was bitten by an adder in the valley last week, mid Sept 2024.
This was about halfway along the Lower Tramway (the little dog is OK after vets).
It is not the usual habitat for adders have you had previous sighting of them?
Please be aware and notify us of any recent sightings?
Our Valley Needs You.
The Friends of Luxulyan Valley are looking for volunteers to help strengthen its Board of Trustees.
We would be happy to hear from anyone interested in ‘getting involved’ in the promotion, conservation and preservation of the Luxulyan Valley, safeguarding its flora, fauna, historic artefacts and unique atmosphere, whilst still providing a place of rest and relaxation.
Please get in touch via the ‘Contact us’ facility on this website for more information.
Upcoming events
Volunteer day
Fri 10th Jan 2025, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Luxulyan Valley Friday 10th January 9.30 – 3.30
Coppicing near the incline and dog runs. Expanding the coppice area where the Incline and Fowey Consuls leat meet, plus any dog runs in that area.
Meet Ponts Mill car park 9.15 SX0728856150 W3W aced.flight.cutaway or at the worksite 9.30
Boconnoc: it is the Paradise of Cornwall
Wed 15th Jan 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
A presentation by Dr Catherine Lorigan on Boconnoc's history and ownership by a number of Cornish families.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA
Interactive map
Learn more about the Valley and plan your trip with our interactive map.
