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Bolster Farm lies to the south of St Agnes Beacon. The land
is divided into small fields by Cornish hedges. The Farm Trail
takes a circular route through these fields with open views
to the sea and surrounding countryside.
Wildlife
Two wildlife hides are positioned in the orchard and near to
an area of badger sets where badgers may be seen at dusk. The
pond, hedges and orchard provide habitats for diverse wildlife:
birds (buzzards, pheasants, finches etc) bats, butterflies,
dragonflies, foxes, and rabbits. Field guide leaflets are available
for further investigation, covering wildlife, plants and flowers.
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Farm livestock
Bolster Farm has a variety of animals: Sheep and lambs, geese,
ducks and hens. We also sometimes have pigs and cattle. There
are several locations where visitors can watch the animals being
fed. Seasonal farm produce is available.
The Bolster Bank
This ancient earthwork thought to be post-Roman, once surrounded
St Agnes Beacon, passing from Chapel Porth through the centre
of St Agnes village and down towards Trevaunance Cove. The only
remaining accessible section runs across Bolster Farm. It rises
to a height of 3.4m above its 1m deep ditch.
Longer walks
There are many extended walks from Bolster Farm into the surrounding
landscape. St Agnes Beacon is a 10-minute walk, with wide ranging
views over land and sea. The coastal footpath is 20 minutes
walk and includes beautiful cliff top scenery with interesting
flora and fauna. Other walks through the St Lawrence valley
and along the beaches at Chapel Porth, Trevaunance and Trevellas
are within easy reach.
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