Bodmin & East Cornwall

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Why Go? Bodmin...... 151 Hugging the edge of the Devon border, the stark, barren ex- Around Bodmin...... 153 panse of Bodmin Moor is the county’s wildest and weirdest landscape. Pockmarked by bogs and treeless heaths, Corn- Lanhydrock ...... 153 wall’s ‘roof’ is often overlooked by visitors, but it’s well worth Bodmin Moor...... 153 taking the time to explore; lofty peaks loom on the hori- Camelford & . zon, stone circles are scattered across the hills, and ancient the Northern Moor. . . . 153 churches nestle at the foot of granite tors. Central & . It’s also home to Cornwall’s highest peaks – Rough Tor Eastern Moor...... 156 . (pronounced row-tor; 400m) and Brown Willy (420m) – as Liskeard &. well as the infamous Beast of Bodmin Moor, a black catlike the Southern Moor. . . 158. creature that’s been seen for many years but has still not been conclusively captured on camera. You’re probably unlikely to spy the legendary cat, but on the upside you most likely won’t spot many other tourists: Best Places to Bodmin Moor is an under-explored corner of Cornwall that’s skipped by most visitors making a beeline for the better- Eat known attractions of the coast. ¨¨Woods Cafe (p153) ¨¨Rising Sun (p158) ¨¨Cowslip Cafe (p158) When to Go ¨¨Hilltop Farm Shop (p156) ¨Äpr–Jun These are often the best months to visit the moor, as they’re usually when you’ll encounter the most sunshine, ¨¨Cornish Cheese Company along with colourful displays of spring wildflowers. (p159) ¨¨Jul & Aug The summer months can swing either way: it could be hot and sunny one day, or carpeted in thick fog the next. Don’t rely on the moor having good weather simply Best Places to because it’s sunny on the coast. Stay ¨¨Sep & Oct Can also be pleasant months to visit, with a ¨¨South Penquite Farm good chance of late sunshine and rich autumnal colours. (p158) ¨Äll year The changeable weather on the moor means ¨Ÿurt Works (p153) it’s vital to take precautions before venturing out: always ¨¨The Green (p159) check the forecast, pack an Ordnance Survey (OS) map, and definitely don’t forget your waterproofs. ¨¨Quirky Holidays (p158) ¨Öld Chapel House (p156) Bodmin & East Cornwall BBODMINodmin 151

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