Bodmin Moor

Away from the crowds…

The high moors in the centre of Cornwall are guaranteed to provide any visitor to the county with a sense of solitude and amazement. Rich in history and folklore, abounding in views and wild walks, this is the country for those who do not want to spend all their holiday on the beach or in technology full attractions.

The southern edge of the moor provides the visitor with a wealth of small villages, St Cleer, St Neot and Warleggan included, that show Cornwall as it used to be. Gathered around solid stone churches, rows of small cottages lead along lanes onto open moorland where cattle and sheep roam free amongst prehistoric remains including stone circles and burial sites.

At Minions, not only can the visitor travel back through 6,000 years of history, but they can explore a World Heritage site celebrating Cornwalls rich mining history. Many walks can be started from the village, the highest in Cornwall, including the Copper Trail, a sixty mile circumnavigation of the moor. Shorter walks abound for those not quite so adventurous!