King Doniert's Stone to Golitha Falls
From the memorial to Cornwall's last known king, through ancient woodland to Golitha Falls and on to Siblyback Lake on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
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In a quiet field near St Cleer stand two weathered stone shafts. One carries a worn Latin inscription asking for prayers for Doniert's soul: Dungarth, the last recorded King of Cornwall, who drowned in 875.
From the stone a short path and lane take you into Draynes Wood, where a leat path follows the River Fowey down to Golitha Falls, the river crashing over mossy granite in a deep wooded valley. It's a magical spot.
The route carries on to the peace of Siblyback Lake before heading back. Part history, part nature, and wholly Cornish.
Highlights
- King Doniert's Stone
- Golitha Falls in Draynes Wood
- Siblyback Lake
- Distance
- 6.8 miles (10.9 km)
- Route
- circular
- Difficulty
- easy to moderate
- Start
- King Doniert's Stone, near St Cleer
- Parking
- Lay-by at King Doniert's Stone
- Terrain
- History, Woods, River, Lakes & meres
