Bodmin Moor is one of the most wild and dramatic landscapes in England. It has been inhabited since mankind's
infancy; its history encompasses tales of smuggling and murder, yet in summer you will be amazed by the soft yellow light, and the enchanting smell as
you walk through patches of wild camomile.
A hike up to Roughtor will certainly work up an appetite for a good pub
lunch, and the views of both north and south coast are spectacular. The moors are littered with stone circles, some within walking
distance of Helsbury Park, and also King Arthur's Hall (possibly a Neolithic
'henge'). Brown Willy (Cornwall's only mountain), Jamaica Inn and Delphy
Bridge are all nearby; further a field the Hurlers, the Cheesewring and Golitha Falls are all well worth exploring.
The moorland villages often have fascinating histories of their own with
ancient churches; hidden holy wells and winding footpaths to explore. Most
of the villages offer excellent hospitality including: Blisland, St Breward,
Minions and St Neot. Away from the hurly-burly of the coast this is Cornwall
at its best: friendly, peaceful and welcoming.
