Inny Valleys circular walk from Altarnun

Inny Valleys from Altarnun

A circular walk around the valleys of the River Inny and Penpont Water to the mediaeval church at Laneast and the old bridge at Gimlett's Mill from the 15th century "Cathedral of the Moors" in Altarnun, set beside a 6th Century Celtic cross where churches and chapels had been throughout the Dark Ages.

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Starting from the church at Altarnun, the walk crosses the river valleys of the Inny and Penpont Water, with some nice views of Bodmin Moor. In spring and summer, there are spectacular wildflowers all the way around the route. The gradients are relatively gentle, but there are some steep and awkward stiles which is why it is graded at moderate-strenuous.

Highlights

  • Pretty village of Altarnun
  • Spectacular St Nonna's church known as "cathedral of the moors"
  • Pleasant winding country lanes and footpaths with wild flowers in spring and summer
  • Woodland rich in orchids and other woodland wildflowers around the river crossing at Laneast
  • Ancient church and Celtic cross at Laneast
  • Tranquil setting of Gimbletts Mill and Bridge

Considerations

  • Some of the stiles on the route are pretty athletically-demanding (stone footholds over walls etc) both in terms of balance and effort. The route is graded moderate solely on its steepness. The stiles may make it more strenuous for the less gymnastically-inclined.
  • If you have secateurs, take these along to trim any brambles from stiles.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 109
  • Distance: 6.6 miles/10.6 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots

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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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