LEGEND & MOOR
Bodmin Moor - a haven for flora and fauna, the heather and gorse paints the landscape purple and gold. All over Bodmin Moor are prehistoric remains, streams tumbling over granite boulders, medieval bridges and gaunt engine houses. There are Arthurian legends, gruesome stories and sightings of wild beasts.
The following is a potted guide to the parishes, towns, villages and hamlets.
Altarnun Nestled in the valley of Penpont Water, with a 15th century packhorse bridge and the ‘Cathedral of the Moors’. Te 18th century Kings Head Hotel, the village’s largest building, has a resident ghost. From Altarnun, ‘Sunken lane’, reputed to be one thousand years old, leads to Five Lanes.
Trewint West of Altarun’s Five Lanes, this hamlet houses the John Wesley Cottage.
At the popular OLD INN AND RESTAURANT, a warm and
friendly welcome awaits visitors, along with famed delicious home- cooked food, which, wherever possible, is made from only the very best, fresh local Cornish produce. On offer is the legendary Moorland Mixed Grills, the popular all-day
Sunday Carvery with a selection of 4 freshly cooked meats, and a daily- changing ‘Specials Board’ of over 25 different freshly-prepared dishes.
St Breward Situated on Bodmin Moor, it is famous for Delank, its granite quarry. Delank granite was used for the ‘Seed’, an amazing sculpture at the Eden Project. Tere is a riding school nearby and excellent local amenities.
St Tudy Home to an original Celtic graveyard (God’s acre), containing a beautiful Grade 1 listed parish church and the interesting ‘Clink’ building.
Bolventor In this central Moor hamlet lies the legendary Dozmary Pool.
Lewannick
A village of many social activities, its regular events include May Day celebrations and the spring flower/produce show. Nearby are the pretty hamlets of Polyphant, Trevadlock and Plusha.
St Clether Tere are over two hundred Holy Wells in Cornwall, but few compare with the beauty and
Cardinham Woods
Walking trails to suit all abilities
Get free parking, savings, discounts and lots more. Join online at
forestry.gov.uk/pass Activity Trail Activity Trail Act
Open all year. From Bodmin take the A38 towards Liskeard. After Carminnow Cross roundabout follow the brown signs left, then again to Cardinham Woods. For info call 0300 067 4800.
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Exciting mountain bike trails
Home to Woods Cafe Bike hire available
Fun play area & Forest School Picnic and bbq areas
forestry.gov.uk/visit Cardinhamwoods
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