Trewint and The Beacon: In Search of the Source of the River Lynher 21.03.26
- Ronnie's Boots
- Mar 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 13
We set out onto Bodmin Moor, up towards The Beacon (369m) under a clear sky - all blue and generous. We followed a route up toward the source of the River Lynher in Cornwall. A trickle with big ambitions. Perched up near the Beacon, it offered the perfect excuse to stop, picnic, and sunbathe - in March!
There was a prehistoric settlement along the edge of The Beacon; you could see the circular boundaries and probable entry point. There was also evidence of tin mining and quarrying.
We discovered Elephant Rock but there were so many tors and cairns to marvel at. At one point we discovered what may have been a vintage landmine from WW2 (according to AI identification). But in turning it over (😬) at another angle the photo confirmed it was some kind of vehicle brake drum (thank God for that, I thought) the moor having a quiet joke at our expense. Either way, we decided not to poke it too enthusiastically. Seemed wise.
The wildlife, however, was far less ambiguous - first butterfly of the year (looked like a red admiral) bees busy in the gorse, skylarks - the only sound to be heard. Also buzzards swooping, rabbits lolloping, wild ponies swishing their manes, sheep staring and the robin hopping along the lower paths as our unofficial guide. After the wettest winter ever (and I've clocked up a few) today was just what the doctor ordered.
Also visited the Wesleyan Chapel Trewint — a place visited by John Wesley himself, who is said to have preached here in the late 18th century.
A perfect day: sun on your face, miles under your feet and a great escape. I may have gone looking for the source of a river but I think I found more than I expected.🌿
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