The Cheesewring and Kilmar Tor

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Overview

A rough moorland walk on Bodmin Moor, with long-reaching views , visiting The Hurlers Stone Circle, The Cheesewring , Bearah Tor and Kilmar Tor.

Rough, sometimes boggy underfoot moorland. Some stony paths.

We will stop for a coffee break, advised bring some lunch too, but there is a tea shop with excellent cakes at The Minions Post Office and Shop afterwards.

No toilets on route

Dog friendly on lead when cattle, ponies present.

6 miles , 3.5 hours plus coffee break.

Text or phone only please

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:: 234.7m / 770ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 26199 71301
Nearest postcode:: PL14 5LL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Minions Heritage Centre CP (free), nearest to Upton Cross

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