Walks Near Launceston

Quiet moorland and East Cornwall countryside within 15km of Launceston.

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Launceston is surrounded by quiet country on the eastern fringes of Bodmin Moor. Routes within 15km tend to be less visited than the main moor, with excellent views.

5 walks near Launceston

easy

Trethevy Quoit and Moor Edge Walk

A short walk to one of Cornwall’s finest prehistoric chambered tombs.

3.3 km1h 25m90m

easy

The Hurlers and Rillaton Barrow Walk

A compact prehistoric walk linking stone circles and one of Bodmin Moor’s best-known ancient sites.

3.5 km1h 30m85m

moderate

Cheesewring and Minions Moor Walk

A rugged little Bodmin Moor walk mixing stacked granite and mining history.

3.8 km1h 35m105m

moderate

Brent Tor Church

A heritage walk taking in the dramatic church perched on volcanic rock.

3 km1h 15m120m

moderate

Colliford Lake & Brown Gelly Walk

A quiet Bodmin Moor route combining reservoir views with a remote granite hill.

9.5 km3h220m

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An ancient Cornish town on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, with a Norman castle and access to quiet moor country.

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