Minions and the Cheesewring, Bodmin Moor, CORNWALL WALK

Join us as we explore Bodmin Moor! We park in Minions, a village proud of its association with Despicable Me. It is the highest village in Cornwall and was built to serve the mining and quarrying industries in the area in the 19th century.
On our way to the Cheesewring, we explore the legend of the Hurlers, a group of standing stones in three rings - what do you think they were? Will Andrew be brave and climb the the rocky outcrops near the Cheesewring?
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[@ColinGarrettUnderwater]

Sarah/Andrew… FYI the quarry @5.55 is where the band Travis recorded the song ‘Why does it always rain on me’ Love this area and was there only last week for a walk 👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Wow - that's really interesting! Thank you! Sarah :)

[@esthermorrissey1454]

Well Sarah and Andrew you were “rocking and rolling “ with this film......turning the bleakness of Bodmin Moor into a most interesting video, so well done on another informative and funny (ha ha!!) short film. 10/10 as usual.

[@Ariueh]

Looks lovely I’m from Bodmin tho so I’ve been there like a million times😂 1:56 also superb track❤

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Fabulous spot! We had a great day just missed Daniel Gum’s cave so we must revisit sometime! Sarah :)

[@Ariueh]

@@CornishWalkingTrails it really is fabulous Just be careful of the big cat that’s meant to be up there😂

[@judybee]

Gotta love a stone circle. Merry Maidens down the other end of Cornwall are full of mystery and magic too....didn't they dance on the Sabbath and get frozen in time too....maybe they were the girlfriends of the Hurlers?! Never been up there so was lovely to see it so close up....and complete with rock climbing too Sarah. Well done! Rather you than me! And a cake (of course) to finish the day off as you do.....:-)) x J x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hi Judy, I hope you are back to fighting fitness and thinking about rescheduling your holiday! We had a great day, even the sun came along and helped to make the video and I love the rock climbing! Sarah :)

[@HappyTrailsHiking]

What interesting formations at the beginning! Minions! Hahaha! Like free parking! Poor Toby is going to be confused! WHOA! Stone circles!!! What a story! Brave Sarah!! Beautiful landscapes and walk!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

HI Kay - loved the rock climbing! Sarah :)

[@bunniesandtavi3985]

toby = epic

[@billyb5057]

those minions get everywhere seem to have lots of stone circles in your area too great views on Bodmin moor *got our like👍* *full watch🙏* *supporting😄Au 😊*

[@MrTerryb1956]

what a great video you guys always surprise me with your productions looks like you had fun putting this together.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We certainly had fun making this one! It's not always possible to re-enact a folk lore story but this one kind of lent itself to it! Sarah :)

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Bodmin is such a unique landscape, stunning...wow, Sarah, you were brave on that giant “pebble”! Lovely walk guys😎👍💕

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I enjoyed 'pebble' climbing - the views were a great reward! Sarah :)

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I enjoyed your Bodmin moor and cheese ring walk. You also didn't find the beast of Bodmin only lovely horses.. marie

[@brianriley5383]

A very similair story is told about the stone circles at Stanton Drew in Somerset. The Devil in the form of a piper appears at a Saturday wedding causing the guests to dance into Sunday and are turned to stone. The 3 stones of a cove nearby are the bride, groom and priest.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

That's very interesting, thanks for sharing! Sarah :)

[@dianat7764]

You certainly got our little girl's attention at 1:42!!! Superb landscapes showing the rugged interior of the county, and totally believable Cornish tales of the hurlers. A really enjoyable little walk in what looked like perfect weather.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Ahhh! I wondered how many doggy owners would 'curse' me! A bit of fun though and we are still waiting to hear from Toby! Sarah :)

[@jamiecorrigan3241]

FAB Walk As Always!!! Defo' The Best Way To Go 'Bodmin' !!!

[@leoniemusgrove1469]

Excellent, added to my list for when we come over to the UK, once C19 is under control Thanks!

[@nickeyjesse5020]

Lovely too see you both again xx

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Free parking, love it and I love stone circles and we have some great examples Up North and got to say, that was a dam fine example as well. Loved the balancing rocks and well done on standing on top and a magnificent view indeed. Great way to finish the walk with a tea and a chocolate slice, cheers Alan

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

HI Alan, hope you convalescence is progressing well and you will soon be out walking again! Sarah :)

[@campervancapers6320]

Great jaunt!! Love a stone circle, and that's a good one.... Great folklore! As for the quirky rocks..... love 'em!! Great formation..... Reminds me a bit of the rocks in Brittany!! 👍❤😀

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

HI Vicki, Yes, me too! Although I think the Brittany ones trump our meagre fair on Bodmin Moor! However, equally full of mystery and wonder, Sarah

[@michaelwood3099]

Andrew & Sarah they gone Bodmin!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We've always been a bit Bodmin! Sarah :)

[@davidhalsall7342]

Going to explore Bodmin moor now👍hope the finger heals up😮ouch🚑xx

[@robertristinge4385]

Always a pleasure , Sarah-Andrew

[@loristeiner5493]

Hi Sarah and Andrew!! What a really amazing rock formation, don’t know if I could have stood on top either!! Well , maybe with the help of some Cornish gin and after going across the bridge !! lol . Happiness your way, Lori

[@l.jagilamplighterwright9211]

Thanks so much for doing this. I am in America and trying to write a story that takes place on Bodmin Moor. This has been such a huge help!

[@anitaford6559]

Lol it’s late and I’m up by myself. When you were calling the puppy my dog jumped up looking around to see who was calling him. Lol.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh that's funny - we did wonder if it would have that effect on anyone's dog! They all love a walk! Sarah :)

[@susannortham11.11]

Oh, those views! So pretty. The Cheesewring and stone circle are really cool. I would have liked to see how the doggie reacted to your voice, Sarah :)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Me too - I wondered if we may have some comments ... we will have to wait and see! Sarah :)

[@kevinknuckey7289]

Views to Rame Head Dodman Point Brown Willy and up towards Devon best yet 👌Going to have to do your other walk at Rough Tor now can’t wait got the bug 🐛 😉👍

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Happy new year 2020 to the both of you,just love your awesome walks around Cornwall

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

[@pam9824]

Absolutely beautiful. There's no where like Cornwall.😊 Have you made any videos in and around St Mawes? Xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Not got to St Mawes yet ....

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

Fascinating stone Formations ...did you put those pebbles on top of each other for Sarah Andrew??

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Good one! Yeh, Andrew built them from pebbles - I think he could have gone higher really! Sarah :)

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

@@CornishWalkingTrails amazing!! I bet he used a ladder

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Looks a beautiful area , interesting story of the men turned to stone 👍 ATB

[@thesolitarycyclist9005]

Lovely walk guys. Just a thought: how about bringing Sarah's Mum along on these "walks for all ages" to get a senior citizen's view on whether it does what it says on the tin?

[@TravellingTorunn]

A great walk on a glorious day :) Thank you for the story about the stone circles. And I am also so intrigued by these stacks of stone. I have seen them also in other places in Cornwall. There are some on The Isles Of Scilly as well. They are a little mysterious and I wonder how they have come to be like this. As I understand; this part of England was never beneath the ice cap during the last ice age. And perhaps that is the reason they have been able to stand still and wear off the softer parts, and not get swept away with the ice and gravel? Thank you for sharing. Torunn :-)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hi Torunn, Yes, no glacial activity on Cornwall bit we still have the geological outcrop of granite forming the higher hills, only rainwater erosion down here, which must have played it part over the years, Sarah :)

[@idatipping2428]

Hi Sarah, Im ida, been writing under borneo vet , my partner, love ALL your walks, sorry, might have been a little misunderstanding , the boring videos I was referring to, were other walking videos, made by other walkers, never yours. Thank you for taking me to so many lovely places with interesting information about, kind regards

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hi, I was not aware of a misunderstanding! Feel free to carry on watching other videos on our channel and i love to have viewers comments - might not be able to answer all of them but we try! Sarah :)

[@bookprincess612]

What a video....funny, spuky and scary( Sarah on the top) !! Great views and you did have wonderful weather, hadn't you. Like the little infos about the hurlers. Are the horses free/wild there ? Find it wonderful, thank you . 💟💟💟

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

The horse are free roaming moorland ponies. Interested in us but easily spooked and a bit flighty, Sarah :)

[@frikkie1986]

Hi Sarah and Andrew, we have an offroad buggy , would you say the walk is offroad-buggy-friendly?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

90% of the walk would be ok but climbing up to the Cheesewring would be a challenge, lots of boulders and long grass, steep at times. Sarah :)

[@the_sketchy_1459]

it caught fire thismorning 😥

[@jennycox454]

How many miles was the walk

[@MG-cp8xk]

Good video, but you said (5:54 ish) "No evidence of man"? WHAT? look no trees, sheep, horses, cattle, mines fences off, stoned tracks, quarries, farm buildings, most stones have evidence of been worked, stone walls, chimneys engine houses ,a railway stone circles and the beautiful hill fort just to name a few things. yes nature has done its work repairing it . Its not natural, it's man / woman made beauty. The hermits stone cave/ house is found to the west side of the quarry, below the rim path. have fun finding it. The stone carvings are all around the hill fort , on the sides/tops of large rocks, even harder to spot as they are from less than1 to 50 metres apart. A video in its own right. Have fun looking.