Minions & Bodmin Moor.
Located in East Cornwall approximately 10 miles from the cottage lined streets and beaches of Looe and Polperro lies the tranquility of Bodmin Moor.
The moorland has a unique beauty often overlooked by the visitors to Cornwall. it can be a welcome tranquil retreat away from the hussle and bussle of the coastal towns on a Summer's day.
The small village of Minions would welcome visitors into its tea room or village pub the Cheesering Inn. The village boasts free parking and well marked walks. Dogs are welcome, but should be kept on leads as sheep, horses and cattle roam freely on the common land.
Minions has a unique historical past due to its mining heritage. At the turn of the century this small community was a hive of activity as tin and copper mines sprung up with over 40,000 men working in the area. Today, all that remains of the industrial past are the beautiful Cornish engine houses and miner's cottages that scatter the landscape to form an amazing backdrop to the unspoilt natural beauty of the vast open moorland.
28th August 2009.
This Visitor Attractions Cornwall article was created on 31st August 2009
