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Walks in Cornwall « Charlie's Favourite Walks
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Charlie is a lively Jack Russell who loves to go walking; these are three of his favourites;
1. Daymer Bay to Rock, and back.
Start in the carpark at Daymer Bay (£2 for the day per car, peak). Walk down the steps onto the beach and head towards the big hill in front of you. This is called Bray Hill and you can go either way around it, but the more adventurous may like to go over the top where you will see an amazing view all the way around. You can walk through the dunes or on the beach towards Rock (about half a mile). There is a lovely pub called The Rock Inn, close to the ferry point, which is open all year round for great food and drink. Dogs are welcome too. You can buy delicious Cornish icecream in the shop next door in the summer. Daymer Bay and Rock are busy in the summer holidays, so you may want to keep a dog on the lead, but they are allowed on the beaches all year round and there is a huge expanse on sand for them to run on, even when the tide is in!
2. Cardinham Woods
Just on the outskirts of Bodmin, on the road leading to Liskeard and Plymouth, there is a turning to the left to Cardinham Woods. Follow the lane for about 2 miles and you will reach an ample carpark (charges apply all year). There are several trails at Cardinham Woods of differing distances all marked with coloured signs, they are suitable for biking as well as walking. There is a very quaint teashop by the carpark and the start of the trails which is open for snacks and wonderful cream teas in the warmer months. They have a little play area for children next to the teashop, so the kids can play while mum and dad can enjoy their refreshments at the picnic tables nearby. Charlie enjoys coming here, as even if it's blowing a gale, the thick woodland is very sheltered and we are able to enjoy an afternoon out!
3. Camel Trail towards Bodmin via the Bluebell Woods.
There is lots of parking to be found in Wadebridge Town. Walk about one mile along the Camel Trail towards Bodmin, you will go over a small iron bridge. On your left you will come to a sign telling you where you are. You will see a little track going up into woodland, which in the spring is full of beautiful bluebells. Follow the trail so that you are walking parallel with the Camel Trail (heading towards Bodmin). Eventually the path will join up with the Camel Trail. Turn right and head back to Wadebridge. If however, you still have plenty of energy, you can keep heading towards Bodmin and in about 3 miles you will reach Nanstallon where there is a house to the left of the trail which does super cream teas! Charlie enjoys this walk very much as it is the quieter of the two trails (the other to Padstow becomes very busy in the summer). Watch out for bikes, and horses too!