Saint Neot lies in a sheltered valley on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor in southeast Cornwall. For visitors choosing a destination for its historic sites, Saint Neot has the Church of St Anietus, St Neot's Holy Well and Trewane Cross. Another highlight is the Carnglaze Woodland Walk, whose circular route leads to a panoramic view of the village of Saint Neot. Oak Apple Day and the monthly Produce Market add an annual and a monthly date to the calendar.
Woodland walk and mining heritage
The Carnglaze Woodland Walk passes through Quarry Wood to a panoramic view of the village of Saint Neot. Hubert’s House and various wood carvings are along the way; the circular route then leads back to the main site. It takes about 20 minutes. The approximate duration makes it easy to plan for the walk. Carnglaze is the only slate mine in Cornwall and played an important role in Cornwall’s mining heritage.
Church, Holy Well and Trewane Cross
The Church of St Anietus in Saint Neot is open daily from 8 am until sunset and is a Grade I listed building. Its daily opening hours provide a specific time frame for visiting the church, while its Grade I status identifies it as a listed building.
St Neot's Holy Well is in the centre of the village on the church side of the bridge, a few hundred yards along a small lane that starts between “Cott” and “Carlyon House”. The well was restored in 1852 and 1996. For finding it, the start of the lane and the side of the bridge are two distinct location clues.
Trewane Cross is a medieval churchyard cross south of the Church of St Anietus, on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor. The well is located by reference to the lane and the side of the bridge, while the cross is located by its position south of the church and on the edge of the moor. This makes it possible to distinguish the two historic landmarks geographically.
Oak Apple Day and the monthly market
Oak Apple Day is a traditional annual event in Saint Neot. The Saint Neot Produce Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 9 am to 12 pm in the village hall. The annual tradition and the monthly market differ in their planning horizons: one is a recurring date in the yearly calendar, while the other offers a Saturday morning time slot every month. Check the specific date for Oak Apple Day, as well as the latest market dates and arrangements, before travelling.
For your travel plans, the walk and the events serve different purposes: the approximate 20-minute duration helps you plan time for the circular route; Oak Apple Day and the Produce Market provide a framework for choosing when to visit. Check the specific dates before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Saint Just in Roseland, Camelford, Poundstock, Saltash, Egloskerry, St Hilary, Perranwell Station, Mawnan Smith.
For the broader travel overview: Cornwall.
