Circular walk at Davidstow and Inny Vale on Bodmin Moor

Davidstow and Inny Vale

The footbridge after the stile at direction 6 is broken. Care should be taken when crossing until it's replaced.

A circular walk in the Inny Vale on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor through the WW2 airbase on Davidstow Moor, the tunnel of trees to Treworra and past the source of the River Inny to the church and holy well of St David.

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The walk begins on the disused airfield of RAF Davidstow. The route skirts along the edge of the airfield, past the remnants of WWII-era buildings, then follows a tree tunnel to Treworra. The walk crosses fields to reach the hamlet of Trewassa, then heads along tracks, lanes and across fields to reach Davidstow's church and holy well. The route continues down a lane into the Inny Vale, then cuts down a track back to Treworra before crossing fields to Tremail and returns along a lane to the airfield.

Highlights

  • Eerie remnants of the World War 2 airfield "RAF Davidstow Moor"
  • Church of St David and its Holy Well
  • Tree-lined "tunnels" along lanes and tracks with wildflowers in spring and early summer

Considerations

  • The footpaths through the fields towards Davidstow church are prone to rapid summer vegetation growth. Take a stick to deal with nettles and secateurs if you have them, for any brambles.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 111,109
  • Distance: 4.2 miles/6.8 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended footwear: waterproof boots (even in summer)

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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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