Colliford Lake & Brown Gelly Walk
A quiet Bodmin Moor route combining reservoir views with a remote granite hill.
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This route has been reviewed and prepared by 3moors using mapping, terrain analysis, local knowledge and editorial review.
About this walk
Colliford Lake lies in the heart of Bodmin Moor surrounded by open moorland and granite hills.
The Experience
A remote Bodmin Moor walk combining reservoir scenery with a lonely summit.
Elevation Profile
Illustrative profileRoute Summary
Start at Colliford Lake and walk across open moorland to Brown Gelly.
Landscape & History
Colliford Lake is Cornwall’s largest reservoir.
Safety & Conditions
Weather
Weather can change quickly.
Navigation
Navigation skills recommended.
Livestock & Wildlife
Livestock may graze nearby.
Footwear
Good walking boots recommended.
Variations
The route can be extended around more of the reservoir shoreline.
Access & Parking
Parking beside Colliford Lake.
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Wildlife you might see
Common sightings along this route — based on habitat and recent reports
Peak seasonOtter
mammal
Season approachingCommon Sandpiper
marine-life
Curlew
bird
Cotton Grass
plant
Peak seasonMoorland Fungi
fungi
Recent sightings on this walk
Real sightings submitted by walkers on this route
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History along the route
Walk information is based on direct experience and local knowledge. Conditions on the moor can change — always use your own judgement.
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