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We Are of This Place – Heritage Walk with Brian Oldham
MinionsOn the Tuesdays of April 8th and 22nd at 10.00am local historian and Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Brian Oldham, will be leading moderate classed walks of up to 3 miles across open moorland, stopping at a variety of archaeological remains from Neolithic to the 20th century. The starting point for both walks will be The […]
We Are of This Place – Heritage Walk with Brian Oldham
MinionsOn the Tuesdays of April 8th and 22nd at 10.00am local historian and Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Brian Oldham, will be leading moderate classed walks of up to 3 miles across open moorland, stopping at a variety of archaeological remains from Neolithic to the 20th century. The starting point for both walks will be The […]
Walks and Talks Festival
MinionsThis June come and discover the stories of our landscape, with four walks showcasing the moor, a village and a hamlet within Linkinhorne. All walks are free but donations towards local causes will be appreciated. Sunday 2nd June - Stowes Hill Join us on a fact finding mission with Iain Rowe who will lead a […]
Beating the Bounds #2 – Minions
MinionsWe're kick-starting the Folk on the Edge project with a series of free walks across this end of Cornwall. Join us as we explore the unique landscapes of the Cornish Borderlands and begin to unlock some of the folklore hidden within them. Each walk will be guided and will vary in length and difficulty. Beating […]
Observational Drawing Workshop Bodmin Moor
MinionsJoin local artist, Robin Paris for a Landscape drawing walk on Bodmin Moor. On a slow amble in and around the prehistoric site of Stowe's Hill we'll observe and be inspired by its magnificently sculpted stones and tors, its nature and history. At four ceremonial landscapes on our journey, we'll boldly draw these changing shapes […]
Christmas Carols and Festive Songs Minions
MinionsMinions Shop and Tea Room are holding a Christmas Carol and Festive Songs evening on Friday 16th December from 7.30pm. The will be mulled wine, warm snacks and a fire pit to help keep you warm.
Caradon Trail 7th Anniversary Walk
MinionsSaturday March 14th sees the 7th (yes, 7th!) Caradon Trail Anniversary Walk. This year we'll set off from The Hurlers Car Park, Minions at 10.00am. This section of the Trail is along the busy road to St. Cleer so we'll take a route to the North of it and return to its South, about 3.5 […]
Bodmin Moor Walk with Brian Oldham
MinionsAs part of the Bodmin Moor Poetry Festival Brian Oldham will be leading a short inspirational walk around various sites of significance on the moor. These will include well preserved mine workings, atmospheric mine remains, remains of a miner's chapel and Kilmar railway which once linked the moorland quarries to Buller Quay in Looe. Please […]
Phoenix 100 – The Wild Flowers of Minions and its Mining Landscape
MinionsMonday 27th June at 2pm at the Heritage Centre Car Park, Minions. Dr Colin French will lead another of his popular Botanic Walks. 'The wild flowers of Minions and its mining landscape.' No dogs on this walk. Other events as part of the Phoenix 100 Celebration: Monday 27th June at 7.30pm at Upton Cross Hall. Brian […]
Poetry Walk
MinionsJoin Brian Oldham for a poetry-punctuated walk. Meet at the car park by Minions Heritage Centre at 11 am for a 2 mile walk taking in the remains of South Phoenix copper mine, Cheesewring Quarry and the only group of Neolithic stone circles in Cornwall. Along the walk members of Liskeard Poetry Group will read […]
Caradon Ramblers Walk – Minions
MinionsMeet Minions Heritage Centre (SX262713). 10.30am. 7 miles. 4hrs. Moderate circular walk to include Sharp tor, Beara Tor, Henwood and Newlands, Moorland, lanes and paths. A gentle paced walk with some steep and rough bits. Possibly muddy and wet. Please bring boots, food and drink Telephone: Peter A 01579 383298 for more information
Guided Walk Round the Great Phoenix Mine
MinionsA guided walk led by John Manley, local author and Chairman of the local branch of the Trevithick Society. Great Phoenix Mine was owned by William West the subject of John's latest book 'William West - The Last Great Cornish Engineer'. The walk will be around 2.5 miles in total with the option to go […]