Circular walk from Camelford to Watergate

Camelford to Watergate

A circular walk from Camelford through bluebell woods along the Camel valley to the Celtic churchyard of Advent and the Neolithic remains on the edge of Bodmin Moor.

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A circular walk from Camelford through bluebell woods along the Camel valley to the Celtic churchyard of Advent and the Neolithic remains on the edge of Bodmin Moor.

Highlights

  • The old market town of Camelford
  • Pretty riverside scenery along the River Camel
  • Ancient bluebell woodland near Fenteroon
  • Advent church and its ancient Celtic churchyard
  • Prehistoric cairns and Long Stone at Moorgate
  • Nice views of Roughtor from the footpaths to Tregoodwell

Considerations

  • Can get quite boggy and slippery after prolonged wet weather.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 109
  • Distance: 5 miles/8.1 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended footwear: waterproof walking boots; wellies or equivalent when the ground is really wet
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

Location

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Darlington Inn
  • The Masons Arms

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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