A mix of broadleaved trees such as oak, sweet-chestnut and sycamore, with an understory of mostly holly and hazel. The trees have thrived on the free draining, slightly acidic loamy soil.

The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is already at a size where it could be coppiced to provide some timber for small scale woodland projects as part of a coppice rotation under a felling license. Sweet chestnut is a very durable timber, ideal for outdoor uses, including fencing as it contains naturally occurring tannins. Also important for wildlife as it's flowers contain a rich source of nectar for bees and other insects. A number of micro moth species feed on the nuts and leaves.

There are signs of badgers using the woodland via established paths through the bluebells along with 'snuffle holes' where they have been digging for earth worms.

Both foxes and deer pass through the woodland.

Troon Wood is important for insects with the larger, old oak trees at the northern edge of the woodland supporting more biodiversity than any other native tree.

The ground is rich in plant species such as ferns, primroses and a sea of bluebells in parts of the woodland.

An old entrance with historic granite posts can be found at the south west corner of Troon Wood.

There is a wood bank along the southern boundary and a double tree lined bank at the north which is shown to be an cart track on old maps.

From the quiet country lane that leads to the woodland there is a good stone track lined with hedgerow flowers. There is a parking space along the edge of Troon Wood and an old access way into the woodlands at the south west tip of the woodland.

There are no public footpaths within Troon Wood.

Sporting rights are in hand.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Perfect for enjoyment of nature and wildife as well as occasional camping or as a green woodworking base.

Troon Wood is set in a very scenic and peaceful location - Troon being a local village with the name Troon being an old Briton name for cape or nose of land prominant in the area. There are plenty of attractions in the surrounding area, the main attraction is the close proximity of the southern coastline of Cornwall with the fishing port of Porthleven less than 4 miles to the south of Troon Wood. Other beaches and places of note within easy reach include Marazion and St Michael's Mount at the north west, Prussia Cove, Praa Sands and the Lizard at the south east.

You could enjoy a trip on the heritage Helston railway whilst just a few miles away near Wendron is Poldark mine, part of the Cornish mining world heritage site.

Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Stuart Brooking.