4.0
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
4.0Tresemple Pond is described as a quiet freshwater spot near Truro, with a reported kingfisher sighting and a rural setting. The available sources give little verified detail about the pond itself, so treat claims about its history, wildlife and facilities as unconfirmed.
A small pond could make a peaceful pause on a countryside outing, but the evidence available does not establish a distinctive wildlife or heritage story, a confirmed public route around the water, or permission for water activities. Check access before making it the centrepiece of a trip.
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The experience
Keep this as a short, flexible stop rather than planning a full day around it. Confirm access first; if visiting, enjoy the pond from a permitted path and do not enter the water unless permission and safety information are confirmed.
Things to do
Walk a longer loop from Truro
HiiKER lists a 9.8 km loop from Truro that includes Tresemple Pond, with an estimated walking time of about 2 hours 16 minutes. Check the route map, current conditions and access before setting out.
About 2 hours 16 minutes
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A brief pond-side pause
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Confirm that access is permitted before travelling.
- 02
If access is available, spend a short visit at the pond from a permitted path.
- 03
Leave the water undisturbed and do not swim without explicit permission.
When to go
· Check before visiting; no reliable time-of-day guidance is available.
The source row recommends May to September, but the supplied route source does not verify seasonal conditions at the pond.
Natural paths may be muddy or uneven, according to the source row. Check current conditions before travelling.
The route
- ascent
- 192 m, according to the listed route details
- surface
- Partially paved, according to HiiKER
- distance
- 9.8 km for the listed St Clement and Tresemple Pond loop from Truro
- duration
- About 2 hours 16 minutes, according to HiiKER
- difficulty
- Easy on the HiiKER listing; its description also calls the walk medium difficulty, so verify before relying on the grade.
- waymarking
- Check route details before setting out; HiiKER recommends using its map.
- route shape
- Loop
- start point
- Near St Clement, according to the HiiKER route description.
- parking start
- HiiKER suggests parking near St Clement; verify availability and restrictions.
- Tresemple Pond
- St Clement area
- Countryside views
Worth pairing with
St Clement and Tresemple Pond Loop from Truro
A listed 9.8 km loop from Truro includes the pond; consult the route map and confirm access and conditions before setting out.
What to look for
The source row mentions a possible kingfisher sighting, but this is not independently verified. Watch from a permitted path without disturbing wildlife.
Best time to go
Check before visiting; the source row suggests May–September, but this seasonal advice is not independently verified.
The source row suggests May to September, but this is unverified. Check current access and conditions before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Photographers · Walkers
Practical information
Opening & access
The source row reports nearby parking and a natural path, but public access and the parking arrangements are not independently confirmed. Check before visiting and respect any signs or landowner restrictions. Swimming is not officially sanctioned according to the source row; do not assume it is permitted. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Nearby parking is reported in the source row; location, capacity and access are unverified. Check before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
Dog-friendly status is reported in the source row but is not independently verified. Check local signs and access rules.
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Accessibility
The source row describes natural paths and says they may not be wheelchair suitable. Path condition and access are unverified; check before visiting.
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Cost
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Around Tresemple Pond
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
