Minions, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England.
Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. Todays post is all about Minions, and no we’re not talking about the film here but the village located on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England.
History
The village of Minions was created on the virgin moorland for mining, quarrying and railways. Tin and copper mining took place on the moors until the last century, with many engine houses unspoilt. The metals from the mine and stones from the quarries were sent to Liskeard and then on to Looe. The tracks have now gone but the ground is flat making it great for cycling.
The Hurlers
While on the moors you will find bronze age stone circles called The Hurlers. Visitors from all over the world come to the stone circles to feel their energy. A line drawn through the centres of the circles point to Rillaton Barrow, a large burial mound.
The film of the same name
In 2015 a sign celebrating the movie, Minions was put up outside the village. However, it later had to be removed due to a number of families stopping to take photographs on the narrow road.
Car parking
There are many small car parks dotted across the moor so depending on how far you feel like walking you can pick the one most appropriate to you. Also great news, all of the car parks are free!
Other posts
I hope you enjoyed this blog post on Minions, I hope that you add Bodmin moor to your Cornish destinations list because it is like nowhere else. While you are in the area why not take a visit to Siblyback Lake, Golitha falls or even Looe.
Lots of love, Melissa x
