An ancient woodland that was recorded in the Domesday Book has been praised for its "fairytale" scenery. Golitha Falls, Cornwall, spans 18 hectares, and it is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Free to visit, Natural England explains the nature reserve is "a long gorge, lined with ancient oak woodland that gives way to the River Fowey at the bottom." Golitha Falls looks beautiful in spring, when "the woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells and wood anemones, while the meadow areas see bugle, self-heal, white clover, common tormentil and valerian species flourish."

It's equally attractive in the colder months, when "winter storms cause the River Fowey to swell, making the waterfalls even more torrential." The breathtaking woodland was praised in a recent TikTok post shared by @rachelsanderling, who filmed her visit and recommended Golitha Falls to viewers.

Rachel said: "Today I visited a temperate rainforest called Golitha Falls. It's such a lovely ancient woodland near Bodmin Moor. It's home to 120 species of moss, and it has such a lovely, mystical feel, which hopefully translates in the video."

Social media users loved her video. The post racked up thousands of views and likes. Someone commented: "This is stunning! Looks like a fairytale." A second response said: "I've been here it's so beautiful." Another fan wrote: "This is so wholesome."