Walking The Bodmin Way (21-mile circular walk) via Dunmere, Nanstallon, Lanivet, Lanhydrock, Fletchersbridge and Cardinham offers... Read More
Walking The Bodmin Way (21-mile circular walk) via Dunmere, Nanstallon, Lanivet, Lanhydrock, Fletchersbridge and Cardinham offers a rich blend of sacred heritage, woodland trails, and historic estates in the heart of Cornwall. The Bodmin Way is a circular pilgrimage route connecting five historic churches, offering a contemplative journey through rolling countryside, quiet lanes, disused railway lines and ancient field paths. Record your walks along the route by stamping the Bodmin Way passport at the five churches and Bodmin Tourist Information Centre – all marked on the map.
Lanivet, known as the geographical centre of Cornwall, is a key stop on the Saints’ Way, a long distance footpath that crosses the county from Padstow to Fowey, once used by Celtic pilgrims en route to Santiago de Compostela. The nearby Cardinham Woods offers hill walks and forest trails suited to all abilities, including waymarked routes such as the Callywith Trail and Lady Vale Walk along the river. Near Fenton Pitts a short detour to Helman Tor is just off the Bodmin Way and on a clear day views are far and wide. At Dunmere The Bodmin Way joins the Camel Trail along the old trackbed of the Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway now restored as the Bodmin Railway.
The area is steeped in heritage, with Lanhydrock House, a grand National Trust estate, providing a glimpse into Victorian aristocratic life, surrounded by formal gardens and wooded parkland perfect for leisurely exploration. River walks along the River Fowey lead to tranquil spots, often overlooked by visitors. The region’s beauty lies in its wooded valleys, old railway bridges, and remnants of Cornwall’s industrial past. For those seeking a spiritual or scenic walking experience, this region offers both peace and historic depth in abundance.
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