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Walks in BodminWhen it comes to Bodmin walks, you can pick and choose. It’s best to research the sites and tales closest to your Bodmin holiday cottage that you’d like to explore, and arrange a walk around them. The weather on Bodmin Moor can change with little warning, so pack another layer even if the day seems warm, and always let someone know where you’re heading. |
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The Copper TrailThe Copper Trail is a fairly new set of Bodmin Walks, and the trail was opened in 2005. Overall, the trail is a 60 mile, circular Bodmin walk. The Copper Trail strives to lead walkers past some of the most interesting things to see on Bodmin Moor, and it’s been helpfully divided into 6 sections that many will be able to tackle in one day. The great thing about walking on Bodmin is that as long as you can reach your car when you’ve seen enough, you’re free to pick and choose sections of walks to suit yourself.
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The Camel TrailIf you’re something of a novice when it comes to walks and hikes, The Camel Trail is a good place to start. The trail follows a former railway line, so it’s relatively easygoing and smooth, and it’s easy to follow too. The Camel Trail runs for 11 miles, passing through Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. As vehicles are banned from the trail, it’s a nice Bodmin walk to try as family, and it’s accessible for buggies too. The disused railway route passes some of the most scenic views in Bodmin, so don’t forget your camera.
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Brown WillyBrown Willy is a Bodmin landmark, and there are many Bodmin walks to the site. The top of Brown Willy is the highest possible point on Bodmin Moor, and on a clear day you can see all the way to Tintagel in the north of Cornwall, and Fowey in the south! Make sure you stick to the path as you climb to the summit of Brown Willy, as the area is still actively farmed. Brown Willy is surrounded by some of the wildest moorland on Bodmin, so a Bodmin walk to this landmark takes you to the highest point of the moor .
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MinionsThe village of Minions on Bodmin Moor is packed with legends, history and character, making it a great starting point for many a walk on Bodmin. The village is close to Liskeard, and has more than its share of intriguing things to visit in the surrounding moorland. The Hurlers is a striking monument dating back to the Bronze Age, dating back to circa 1500 BC. This set of 3 stone circles are found just to the west of Minions. The Hurlers are visited by people from the whole world over, and many claim to feel an energy from them. Legend has it that three local men once played a game called hurling on the Sabbath, and were turned into stone as punishment...
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