East Moor and Lynher Valleys Circular Walk

East Moor and Lynher Valleys

A circular walk in one of the less well-known areas of Bodmin Moor to the summit of Fox Tor and through the prehistoric remains which date from the Bronze Age and Neolithic times.

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The walk starts on the lane from Tregrenna, where it heads onto the moor to Fox Tor. After climbing to the summit, the route descends to a series of ring cairns to Graymare rock and Carey Tor. The walk then follows an ancient right of way leading down from the moor into the Lynher valley. The walk then follows the valley upriver, crossing the river via an ancient clapper bridge to Trevague to complete the circle.

Highlights

  • Panoramic views across Bodmin Moor from the summit of Fox Tor
  • Pretty woodland around Tolcarne and Treburland
  • Hut circles, boundary stones, cairns and other ancient remnants of a Bronze Age civilisation

Considerations

  • On the approach to Clitters (direction 15) there is a year-round marshy area of track that needs to be negotiated. Also the track at direction 18 on the approach to Newton has been adopted by a stream which is normally a couple of inches deep in summer but more substantial after heavy rain.
  • The moorland landscape at the start of the walk is difficult to navigate solely with directions - use of app's map screen is strongly recommended for this walk.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 109
  • Distance: 6.2 miles/10 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: waterproof boots all year; wellies in winter

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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