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Circular walk around Rough Tor and Brown Willy

Rough Tor and Brown Willy

A mostly circular walk to Cornwall's two highest tors, passing prehistoric remains including the holy well, summit cairns and settlements.

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A mostly circular walk to Cornwall's two highest tors, passing prehistoric remains including the holy well, summit cairns and settlements.

Highlights

  • Roughtor - Bodmin Moor's most rugged and iconic tor
  • Weather-sculpted granite on the top of Showery Tor
  • Spectacular panoramic views from the summits of Rough Tor and Brown Willy
  • Cairns, stone circles and other remnants of ancient Neolithic civilization
  • Brown Willy - the highest point in Cornwall
  • Bronze Age hut circles, field systems and enclosures

Considerations

  • There are granite boulders that need to be negotiated particularly towards the summit of Roughtor and when descending into the valley between the tors.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 109
  • Distance: 5.2 miles/8.4 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate-strenuous
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots (marshy even in summer)

Location

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.39) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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