Brown Willy
50° 35' 33”N 4° 35' 55" WBrown Willy is Cornwall's highest hill, standing 1,378ft / 420m above sea level.
The summit cairn, which has never been excavated, is thought by some to be the resting place of an ancient Cornish king. Despite this claim there is little other evidence of ancient settlements, unlike other hills on Bodmin Moor such as nearby Roughtor and Garrow Tor.
Heavy rainfall occasionally gathers over Bodmin Moor after travelling downwind for a long distance, resulting in flash floods such as the one which occurred in Boscastle in 2004.
Being the highest point in Cornwall, Brown Willy is a focal point for walkers. There is an excellent circular walk of around five miles that takes in the summits of Rough Tor and Brown Willy. Views from the summit stretch to both sides of the coast, from Looe in the south, to Tintagel in the north.
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- Carpark (Free)
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Dogs allowed (All year)
- 30+ minutes walk from carpark
History of Brown Willy
Travel / Parking information for Brown Willy
Directions to Brown Willy
From Camelford follow signs to Rough Tor car park. Approximitly 2.5 miles from Camelford.
Parking for Brown Willy
Rough Tor car park is the nearest location to park for both Rough Tor and Brown Willy. From here you can enjoy walks on Bodmin Moor.
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Brown Willy is Cornwall’s highest hill, standing 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. Located among the rocky outcrops of Bodmin Moor, Brown Willy has been considered a sacred place for thousands of years.