Cornwall's highest summit (420m), affords views across the wild expanse of Bodmin Moor. On a good day, you can see across the county from Tintagel in the north to Fowey in the south. Drive north east of Camelford on the A39 Bude road, take the minor road to Tregoodwell and continue to the car park at the end of Roughtor Road. Bring a picnic or head to the infamous Jamaica Inn, now home to Daphne du Maurier memorabilia and a museum of smuggling.
This five and a half mile walk takes in the countryside and moorlands to Black Rock with panoramic views across West Moor. To add a bit of history to the mix, you'll also pass prehistoric hut circles and tin streamworks. be aware of lifestock and keep dogs on leads if necessary. Take a look at the iwalkcornwall link for full walk details.
Thought by some to be where Sir Bedivere threw Excalibur into the water, thanks to Tennyson's description in the Idylls of the King where 'on one side lay the ocean, and on one lay a great water', Dozmary would be the 'great water' to Colliford Lake's 'ocean'. But that's probably not the case. It is a beautiful spot though, and if you haven't tried Brown Gelly, don't worry, it's actually a hill with amazing views and Cornwall's best collection of Bronze Age cairns. This is a moderately difficult walk covering over eight miles. It's easier when the weather is good.
This delightful two and a half mile walk starts inWarbstow Bury car park and takes in the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort. This pretty route then follows fields and lanes through nearby hamlets. Take a look at the iwalk.cornwall website for further details.
'With miles of stunning Walks near Altarnun we have listed 4 of the very best Walks Altarnun has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have trekked them.'
14 January 2009
Cornwall's highest summit (420m), affords views across the wild expanse of Bodmin Moor. On a good day, you can see across the county from Tintagel in the north to Fowey in the south. Drive north east of Camelford on the A39 Bude road, take the minor road to Tregoodwell and continue to the car park at the end of Roughtor Road. Bring a picnic or head to the infamous Jamaica Inn, now home to Daphne du Maurier memorabilia and a museum of smuggling.
This five and a half mile walk takes in the countryside and moorlands to Black Rock with panoramic views across West Moor. To add a bit of history to the mix, you'll also pass prehistoric hut circles and tin streamworks. be aware of lifestock and keep dogs on leads if necessary. Take a look at the iwalkcornwall link for full walk details.
Thought by some to be where Sir Bedivere threw Excalibur into the water, thanks to Tennyson's description in the Idylls of the King where 'on one side lay the ocean, and on one lay a great water', Dozmary would be the 'great water' to Colliford Lake's 'ocean'. But that's probably not the case. It is a beautiful spot though, and if you haven't tried Brown Gelly, don't worry, it's actually a hill with amazing views and Cornwall's best collection of Bronze Age cairns. This is a moderately difficult walk covering over eight miles. It's easier when the weather is good.
This delightful two and a half mile walk starts inWarbstow Bury car park and takes in the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort. This pretty route then follows fields and lanes through nearby hamlets. Take a look at the iwalk.cornwall website for further details.