Explore the moors: 's best kept secret!

Bodmin Moor is one of Cornwall’s best kept secrets. It covers an area of 150 square miles and is a fantastic place for all ages and abilities to explore. It was once the heart of Cornwall’s tin mining industry and is steeped in history with ancient buildings, standing stones and medieval farms. It is also home to two of the highest peaks in Cornwall and the famous Copper Trail, a walking route which extends almost 60 miles around Moor taking in the beautiful landscapes, lakes and ancient landmarks.

Here at Cornwall Services we have hand-picked a driving route which takes in the moors and some breathtaking scenery and includes some interesting places to visit on your way!

Directions TIME APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS (NO STOPS)

• From Cornwall Services turn right at the roundabout, go across the bridge and then take the first exit onto the Old Coach Road; this joins the A389 Road which continues towards Bodmin.

• Take a left towards about half a mile past Bodmin Nursery; follow this road until you hit a T junction and turn left down the hill, crossing an old train line with a distinctive bump in the road.

• Continue up the hill and take the right signposted the B3266 to . From this point you are approaching . • Follow the B3266 all the way to Camelford then join the A39 towards .

• Take a right at the A395 towards the A30. At the A30, take the exit marked Bodmin and head back towards Cornwall Services.

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PLACES OF INTEREST Highest point in Cornwall A395 1. Bodmin Nursery

8. Roughtor A395 Specialises in herbs A39 and herbaceous Second highest point perennials. in Cornwall 10. The Cheesewring PIPERS POOL 3. Camel Trail A rock outcrop of A395 A disused railway line slabs formed CAMELFORD that links Bodmin, by weathering. A short 5 Wadebridge and walk (approx. 1½ km . Popular with the north) across the A30 walkers, cyclists and moor from Minions. TRESINNEY FIVE LANES horse riders, the trail Offers stunning views 8 can be accessed from across the countryside 6 The Borough Inn’s car on a clear day. 7 park which is free to B3266 use and open all year 11. Hurlers Stone Circles MICHAELSTOW A30 round. A unique Monument consisting 5. Delabole Slate of a set of three 9 Quarry standing stone circles ST. TUDY which are located Largest man-made in Minions, a short open quarry in Europe distance away from where slate is still A30 the car park. B3266 extracted for all sorts of uses. 12. Standing ST. MABYN 10 11 Stones 4 13. Copper Trail 12 13 According to folklore A30 MINIONS 60 mile walking route these two metre high around Bodmin moor. stones represent A30 Minions is a popular musicians playing for B3266 starting point. three circles of dancers who were turned to

PUB/RESTAURANTS stone for engaging in MOUNT CHARLES festivities on a holy day. 2. The Borough Inn They are located near

the Hurlers. BODMIN Map © OpenStreetMap contributors / MapQuest Mid 19th Century cornwall 2 3 with a carvery located SCENIC VIEW services on the Camel Trail. soft play 1 4. Great rural roads and soft B3268 9. fleeting views of the FREE play Moor with the peaks of Smugglers inn made Roughtor and Brown A30 world-famous by Willy dominating the ’s landscape. A389 Jamaica Inn novel which A30 was also made into a 6. Great views of the MAP KEY PLACE OF INTEREST SCENIC VIEW BODMIN AONB BBC drama in 2014. Moors as you return PUB/RESTAURANT LANDMARK TOILETS OPTIONAL DETOUR to Cornwall Services.