Warleggan - twinned with Narnia! A walk in one of the remotest villages on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
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- Join us in our video today as we explore Warleggan, on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. It is off the beaten track and described as a gateway to Narnia. With a story of a turbulent vicar and a beautiful ruralist gothic house, high on Bodmin Moor, Warleggan is a captivating place to visit.
A feeling of Narnia begins as you get close, with the increasingly fairytale-like woods and narrow winding roads as you approach the village. I was intrigued by the name Warleggan, having heard it in Poldark. Warleggan gets it name from a Cornish word, Garleggan, meaning 'high place'. The highest place in the village is Carbarrow Tor, just north of the church, standing at 912 feet.
Our walk takes us down into a steep-sided valley that feels secluded and untouched by the 21st century, as if you have entered another world. The path leads to a tumbling river and a wonderful gothic house, once home to the Brotherhood of Ruralists, a group of twentieth century artists, craftspeople and poets, continuing the feeling of being in another world.
We also visit the church which is set above the village and has a wonderful story to tell of a vicar that fell out with his parishioners, and delivered sermons to an empty church.
In this video, I can't resist grabbing my sketching stuff, and create a couple of little sketches as mementos along the way. These are available on my Etsy store: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CornishW...
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As a huge fangirl of George Warleggan from Poldark I always look out for the sign for the village when we're travelling on the A30. One day im going to convince my husband to take a detour and visit. I also once played Lucy in a musical version of The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe so as High Queen of Narnia its only right i pay a diplomatic visit to Warleggan!
As a fan of all things paranormal, I'm also very familiar with the ghost stories surrounding St Bartholomew's Church and Reverend Densham. Way back when I'd tell the ghost story to my family in the car when we passed by on the A30... "No fog, No wind, no rain, no congregation"...
Love your comment! Must admit to thinking the same thing about the sign and now I am lucky enough to have 'scratched the itch'! Sarah :)
What a lovely day for an away -from -the tourists -walk. I loved the birdsong and the story about Reverend Densham. Shame - as Sarah said he must have been lonely! I also found this information about him on Warleggan News. "..and there was many a time that he preached to an empty church - indeed, he was meticulous recording the attendance (or lack of it) in the register, on one occasion writing “No fog, no wind, no rain, no congregation”.
On the other hand, he is fondly remembered by many parishioners as a kind and generous man who would bring rhododendron and camellias in spring to villagers and would send milk to people who were ill. He built a playground for children and held slide shows - there are still some in the parish today who remember going to these slide shows when they were young. And he was friendly with the Methodists in the community..."
That first part of the walk looked treacherous and lucky you two did not twist your ankles! Thanks again.
It's time you published an artistic, informative Cornish Walking Trails book, of the best walks you've done. Illustrations by Sarah, local humour by Andrew, trail notes by both.
What a good idea Ian....it would be a best seller for sure! J.
Alas, we would have to finance it ourselves from the research we have done, we are just too small. Maybe when we have 100k subs!! LOL! Sarah :)
Lovely video, thank you.
So very quiet there. Just the birds singing. and a babbling stream. How very peaceful.
We noticed that too, so remote and peaceful. loved it! Sarah :)
Poor reverend...having to pay to get his dog back 😱...how cruel 😖... can't imagine. Fabulous walk again and definitely added to my list 👌😁. I'm gradually getting through your list 🙏💝😘
A few to go yet!! I hope you are enjoying them! Sarah :)
😂Not like your usual walk. Lots of laughs, beautiful lane, mystery vehicles, and lovely views. Everything is so green. Thanks for the great walk.
No coastal views but still lots to see! Sarah :)
Amongst my mementos of Cornwall churches over many years, I have a little booklet from Warleggan Church. I must dig it out...I had always thought the tale of the cardboard cutouts was real, as I also have the Daphne Du Maurier book too! At the other end of Cornwall in Morwenstow there is a tale of another vicar Robert Hawker who lived as a hermit on the cliffs & you can climb down to visit his little place on the cliffs where he lived. I'm glad that it wasn't one of your walks where you retrace your route, as the climb back up that valley would have been a whole lot harder than it was going down!...& that was some climb! Just loved all the foxgloves etc along the way & the tranquillity & stillness...shows you can 'get away from it all' even in peak season if you know where to look. Fabulous sketches too....Loved this vid...one of my favourites I think....x J x
Hi Judy, Andrew does a lot of research to find the stories but with this one we had a gift with the church producing its own pamphlet. We have visited Hawker's hut and it is indeed remote, maybe not as quiet and remote as Warleggan - it is getting busier but not too bad at the moment! Sarah :)
Lovely, secret footpaths , quaint streams and beautiful cottages,.
Another great video. 🥟🥟👍
Love your church sketch!
Thank you! Sarah :)
About a decade or more ago there was a feature film produced entitled 'A Congregation of Ghosts' featuring Edward Woodward as Densham in his final role. The film, an independent feature, has not seen much exposure on account of rights issues but there have been a couple of trailers released here and there. The Densham story and the subsequent ghost story is evocative, melancholy and eerie and I hope the film sees the light of day.
Ahhh! That would explain why there is so limited results when you search! We were aware of the film, but haven't watched it! Sarah :)
@@CornishWalkingTrails th-cam.com/video/sTxMtjP1iW8/w-d-xo.html This is the trailer. It perpetuates some myths about Rev Densham.
The Reverand also was the first person to use a selfie stick. He invented it. Cheers from old George 👍🤠
That Rector looked like he was taking a selfie lol
Indeed! Sarah :)
You are very good at sketching
Cheers! Sarah :)
Charming village! Beautiful journey! ❤️😍🌞
Hi guys we were down when the g7 was on but stayed away from it love the sense of humour ...not sure about the shape of the walk on the map lol but still a great walk keep the videos coming cheers
Glad you enjoyed it! I never noticed the shape of the map - oh! Sarah :)
I thought perhaps the tyre tracks are from a vehicle used to cut back the hedgerows? Really interesting walk, you never disappoint😎
Could be! Sarah :)
So beautiful walk. Like you are walking in a fairytale. I also very much appreciate the stories you include, like the one about the poor lonely reverand. And I am amazed by the beautiful drawings and that you are using a pen and not a pencil. No possibilities of wiping anything out. You are very good at this, Sarah! 🥰
Thanks Torunn, yes straight in with the pen! I like a pen that is almost reaching the end of its days, not too full of ink so that I can start off lightly to check I have the perspective correct, you'd be surprised how long a pen will last! Sarah :)
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I have to say I absolutely LOVE ❤️ your videos. You are both so happy on your trails. I have loved Cornwall since I was 3!!!! I’m 57 now!!!! haha. Looking forward to more “Happy Trails” Maureen 🌞😀xx
Hello Maureen! Welcome to our channel! I hope you find something you like, we have plenty of videos, over 200! to choose from! Sarah :)
I will never tyre of your puns. Great walk and video, thanks again for sharing.xx
Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)
That was, indeed, one rough road! Good thing 'twas a roundabout route - Sarah would have one heck of a time ascending those huge stones on the return trip w/o a stepladder otherwise. LoL - just kidding. I wish I was as fit & road-ready as you two are! Whether a challenging hike or leisurely stroll, walking is one of the best ways to really see & experience the beauty of your surroundings. Watch yourself on those old gateways tho, don't want to get written up & fined for wreckless leaning!
Oh yes! The gate was a classic 'make do and mend' with a bit of pink string! Sarah :)
@@CornishWalkingTrails Oops! Reckless spelling shall be my charge. Sorry, that.
Love!
I really enjoyed this - very tranquil.
Beautiful walk. Thank you for taking us with you. :-)
Ere I was waiting fer "careful where ye tread" maid. but then that would be tyresome. XpeaceX
Great journey video I love 💕 it well done Sarah and Andrew 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
Absolutely delightful
The forgotten ways of Warleggan. Wonderful such forget ways, we love such ways. It's great how Sarah draws. The pictures are great. Thank you for the nice video. many greetings Günter
Many thanks, Sarah :)
What a wonderful place. The church. The old track leading to the river. The gorgeous old bridge. The story of the old rector preaching to an empty church. I’ve heard of a vicar in a village I lived in some years ago, doing the same thing. Great video. Thank you both.
You're welcome! Sarah :)
Another great walk, very peaceful with a charming village. thanks Bob
The gate was tied with - Binder cord not string , love the walk
Very interesting video. I really enjoy listening to your beautiful English accent. 😃👍
What a beautiful walk ! Looks like you had fun! Hope you did a Tick check when you finished lol
As always a lovely video to watch was lovely to bump into you at the blue tin mine you are as nice and friendly as you are on your videos back home now miss Cornwall beautiful place Kathy and Alan and dogs xx
Hi Kathy! Lovely to meet you and I am glad you enjoyed your holiday! Sarah :)
Magical!
Beautiful place! That lane was creepy, half expected that vehicle to come tearing down again lol.
We did mention about a vehicle coming down the lane and wondered where on earth we would go - probably sat on the bonnet! Sarah :)
Thanks for letting me join you again guys that was a beautiful walk.
Anytime! Sarah :)
Nice video to watch to end an awful and exhausting week of living through a heat wave here. It was nice to listen to your jokes and see the village of Warleggan . It was a nice laugh seeing your peaceful walk. Lovely sketches of the bridge and church.
We are having quite a cool summer, no heat wave for us so far. Would be nice to have a drier spell, less rain though! Sarah :)
Sarah and Andrew, I love you two! Lovely, lovely walk. I have a phobia about bugs, so I would not have ventured on this path, but I thank you so much for letting me virtually tag along! Your sketches are amazing, Sarah! Still waiting for quarantine for U.S. to lift so I can take my trip to England and Scotland, most definitely incliuding Cornwall!
Our pleasure! Sarah :)
What a beautiful walking tour, this takes me back to my ‘ Magnificent Obsession’ with “Poldark” when I used to follow you two on your remarkable walks, catching glimpses of the filming of said series, I think Andrews theory of the mysterious tyre marks must be the only answer, it’s like crop circles no one ever saw anyone making them! I imagine when Winston Graham wrote his original “Poldark” books, he would have taken the inspiration for the character George Warleggan from the village of the same name, I’m old enough to remember watching the original movie! my fiancé and I used to roam the Cornish Country side where it was all filmed, thank you 🙏 Sarah & Andrew so much for these recaptured wonderful memories! look forward to watching more of your walking adventures, 👌🤗👋
The saga of Poldark has captured many hearts and imaginations over the years - a great love story in a romantic setting! Sarah :)
Sarah, I am so pleased to have found your channel Its a while since ‘Poldark’ became my first period drama obsession, I am so enjoying my rambles with you over some familiar territory, I am still trying to work out if the church you are standing in front of is the one used for the marriage of Ross and Demelza! It looks different from different angles, my son has a photo of him and his family standing where you are if it is the correct church that is! thank you for your time and indulgence of an ageing English Rose 🥀
Loved your walk in Narnia! I wonder if it was a quad bike going down the adventurous path. Love the cute village with the Reverend he looked such a character. Beautiful drawings Sarah. Miss your doggie today.
I think so! He was quite a solitary soul in the end! No doggy - too hot! Sarah :)
Very good line and wash! Very nice, Sarah!
Thank you!! 😊
Love you and your videos. Thank you for brightening my day. Just had a week teaching art to 6-11 year old cooped up in a small room. Going crazy and watched your video tonight! Thank you fir sharing your love of Cornwall!! ❤️🙏🥰.
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I would imagine that 6-11 year olds are hard to focus on art, Sarah :)
@@CornishWalkingTrails I had step by step lessons so they succeeded in creating familiar scenes, objects and portraits, including how to draw Mona Lisa. They were still wearing masks and with a strong need to socialize after having been home during lock down. They all knew about popular video games and wanted to act them out in person, all talking at once with loud voices! Their parents were grateful for me teaching them art and were amazed at the results. There were 12 students in this small room which used to be the dining room in an historic house! Cheers!
Fantastic video, Sarah and Andrew. The edges of Bodmin Moor are particularly beautiful. I've always found Warleggan village a bit of a spooky place, I'm not surprised the vicar went a bit crazy, it must have seemed even more remote then.
I felt really sorry for the guy by the end of the pamphlet and I think the villagers were maybe a little cruel to him. Of course, there are always two sides to every story! Sarah :)
@@CornishWalkingTrails I agree . Rev Densham (1870-1953) was probably too far ahead of his time for the congregation. Reading the booklet published about him makes you realise what a kind soul he was. And how cruel some were to him. I found it sad that only his solicitor attended his funeral and after cremation his ashes were not laid in the Warleggan churchyard but away in Plymouth. :(
You need to carry a pair of garden secateurs with you and some lightweight gardening gloves. Just a suggestion.
Its digger tracks!!
Hi, I have watched this walk and I was just wondering if you sell your sketches?
Yes, I have a little shop on Etsy.com, search Cornish Walking Trails. I regularly add new items. Or I can paint especially for you! Sarah :)
Do you use the Fine nib tip pens? Thanks!
I use a fine, superfine or medium, but I like them to be almost dried out, to avoid big splodges of ink on the drawing! My pens are Faber Castell, Sarah
@@CornishWalkingTrails Thanks!
Mystery of the tyre marks, I’ve seen some lads taking 4x4’s down Cornish tracks, they call it extreme diving, they video it and post on u -tube. I think it’s awful as it destroys the eco systems and the ancient tracks, this could be what’s happened here. 😢 definitely not usually local
Oh, that's interesting! I had not heard of this and it is a pity that they feel the need to disrupt the lanes so much! Sarah :)
Careful where you "tread"!
excellent! Very good! LOL! Sarah :)