Izzy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A steady plod from the shack will take you across the river following a footpath and up a fairly long climb to this little Tor. Good footwear would be helpful, a flask of coffee (& even better with cake) makes the climb worth the effort while admiring the stunning view with from the top.
This is part of Bodmin moor an area of open access land right on our doorstep where you may not see another soul, even on a summers day.
If you don’t fancy a climb you can drive up and do the last bit without too much effort. Just ask for directions.
Hawks Tor
A steady plod from the shack will take you across the river following a footpath and up a fairly long climb to this little Tor. Good footwear would be helpful, a flask of coffee (& even better with cake) makes the climb worth the effort while admiring the stunning view with from the top.
This is part of Bodmin moor an area of open access land right on our doorstep where you may not see another soul, even on a summers day.
If you don’t fancy a climb you can drive up and do the last bit without too much effort. Just ask for directions.
Lovely easy mooch along the river, rbusy with dog walkers at times.
Inkies cafe however is an epic burger bar located in the car park. Mmmm😋
85 locals recommend
Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve
15 Well LnLovely easy mooch along the river, rbusy with dog walkers at times.
Inkies cafe however is an epic burger bar located in the car park. Mmmm😋
Pretty awesome castle ruin, the view from the ramparts is stunning… prob why they built it there I recon. There is a lovely 45 min walk through the valley forest to the incredibly beautiful Duchy Nursery. The food there is delicious too. What I would call a grand day out. Lostwithiel town is worth a walk round, it has some nice independent shops and pubs.
Go to the English Heritage web page for info and map of the walk.
46 locals recommend
Restormel Castle
Restormel RoadPretty awesome castle ruin, the view from the ramparts is stunning… prob why they built it there I recon. There is a lovely 45 min walk through the valley forest to the incredibly beautiful Duchy Nursery. The food there is delicious too. What I would call a grand day out. Lostwithiel town is worth a walk round, it has some nice independent shops and pubs.
Go to the English Heritage web page for info and map of the walk.
Highest Tor on Bodmin Moor, and really popular walk. Near to Rough Tor (pronounced ‘Router’ as in the woodworking tool) I’m told. 😄
26 locals recommend
Brown Willy Tor
Highest Tor on Bodmin Moor, and really popular walk. Near to Rough Tor (pronounced ‘Router’ as in the woodworking tool) I’m told. 😄
It’s a big hole in the ground, well the name is the area on Bodmin moor, but there is a cool quarry in the middle. Lovely walk and amazing views across the valley.
38 locals recommend
The Cheesewring (Stowes hill)
It’s a big hole in the ground, well the name is the area on Bodmin moor, but there is a cool quarry in the middle. Lovely walk and amazing views across the valley.
Just a ten minute drive from the shack (or two hours walk across the Moor;).
This line of three early Bronze Age stone circles is one of the best examples of ceremonial standing stones in the south-west and is associated with many Cornish legends. Parking is close by and there’s a tourist information point in one of the old tine mine engine houses nearby.. also good to hide in if you get caught in a downpour up there. It’s a short walk on to the ‘cheesewring’ from here and the views are stunning.
25 locals recommend
Hurlers Stone Circles
Just a ten minute drive from the shack (or two hours walk across the Moor;).
This line of three early Bronze Age stone circles is one of the best examples of ceremonial standing stones in the south-west and is associated with many Cornish legends. Parking is close by and there’s a tourist information point in one of the old tine mine engine houses nearby.. also good to hide in if you get caught in a downpour up there. It’s a short walk on to the ‘cheesewring’ from here and the views are stunning.
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathWidemouth Bay
Downderry Beach
You can park up and walk around the forest, see the odd deer if your lucky.
Great paths for easy walking and decent off road buggies. Not a busy place, you may see the odd walker but super peaceful and on the edge of the moor. Great in winter when you need a bit of protection from the elements … and still want to get some exercise. 🤪
Halvana Plantation
Unnamed RoadYou can park up and walk around the forest, see the odd deer if your lucky.
Great paths for easy walking and decent off road buggies. Not a busy place, you may see the odd walker but super peaceful and on the edge of the moor. Great in winter when you need a bit of protection from the elements … and still want to get some exercise. 🤪
Great place for a day visit, shops, surfing, the zoo …. very busy in summer!
215 locals recommend
Newquay
Great place for a day visit, shops, surfing, the zoo …. very busy in summer!
Costal town with plenty to do, lovely beach, shops, canal, cafes great for a day out.
196 locals recommend
Bude
13 Lansdown RdCostal town with plenty to do, lovely beach, shops, canal, cafes great for a day out.
Town with nice independent shops, cafes, bike hire (stunning ride along the estuary), near to the fab Polzeath Beach, Rock and ‘Padstein’.
133 locals recommend
Wadebridge
Town with nice independent shops, cafes, bike hire (stunning ride along the estuary), near to the fab Polzeath Beach, Rock and ‘Padstein’.
Food scene
Great food, stunning location, epic shop and beautiful plants.
Lostwithiel is a nice little town to mooch around and the view from the top of the Restormel castle would make for a great day out.
52 locals recommend
Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery
Cott RoadGreat food, stunning location, epic shop and beautiful plants.
Lostwithiel is a nice little town to mooch around and the view from the top of the Restormel castle would make for a great day out.
Great location, only ten minutes from the shack on Bodmin Moor. Delicious food, good decor and the new owners are nice people too.
7 locals recommend
Wheal Tor Hotel
Caradon HillGreat location, only ten minutes from the shack on Bodmin Moor. Delicious food, good decor and the new owners are nice people too.
The Springer Spaniel
Decent pub and great food at decent price.
‘Proper ansome’ …. If I was minted I’d move in. Super special hotel, fabulous team who are utterly passionate about home produce to plate. Now they have opened a delicious cafe to delight the senses too!
The sourdough bread is lush 😋😋😋
17 locals recommend
Coombeshead Farm
‘Proper ansome’ …. If I was minted I’d move in. Super special hotel, fabulous team who are utterly passionate about home produce to plate. Now they have opened a delicious cafe to delight the senses too!
The sourdough bread is lush 😋😋😋
Great people, family run pub and local shop. Good food most evenings.
They do great cakes in the shop too…😋
Caradon Inn
Great people, family run pub and local shop. Good food most evenings.
They do great cakes in the shop too…😋
Tre, Pol & Pen
Manor House Inn
Firebrand Brewing Co
Treguddick Manor
Mooching, shopping, food.
A town set on the edge of Dartmoor, has a great market, small independent shops and eateries set in a stunning landscape with lots of history.
Tavistock