Top image: farming in the Lynher Valley, the barley ripening in July, with Sharp Tor and Bodmin Moor on the horizon.
Right image: wild orchid found in some of the marshy areas on the moor. See our country diary
Discover wonderful places to stay, hand-made Cornish crafts, local markets and beautiful landscapes in this peaceful corner of Cornwall; the Lynher Valley on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
And welcome to 'tiny differences', our local network for businesses working to protect the countryside here.
Places to stay |
Art & craft |
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Bed and Breakfaston a farm in the Lynher Valley in the Cornish countryside |
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Art & craft coursesto learn new skills or simply guide you, at Roseland Mews Studio. |
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Self-cateringholiday accommodation in a converted barn for peaceful countryside holidays. |
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Artinspired by the landscape of Bodmin Moor |
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Walks, events, courses |
Local produce and markets |
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Country walksin the Lynher Valley and Bodmin Moor. |
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Food, craft and local produceat village markets & shops.
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ButterfliesJoin the butterfly conservations survey 24th July to 1st August. More about this survey |
Basket making |
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Short coursesHalf-day or 1-2 day courses; try something new or book in for a refresher course. |
Family historyAdd your own messages, links to the Cornwall census records.
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Our local area
Cornwall AONB
The Lynher Valley is on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor and partly within Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are delightful walks here, with footpaths to the river and climbing gently to reach the edge of the moor.
Walks in the countryside here >
World Heritage
Caradon Hill area was important for tin and copper mining, and is now part of the World Heritage Site.
Find out about Caradon Mining World Heritage Site
with a link to the Cornwall Mining WHS website >
The Lynher Valley in Cornwall is a lovely area to explore.
Places to visit in this beautiful valley and surrounding area >
Countryside
Wild hedgerows and orchids on the moor Country diary >
Supporting local business
Tiny Differences is supporting small businesses in the local economy and helping visitors connect with this beautiful area. Whether you are a local person or visiting the area we would love to hear from you, so if you want to tell us about you ideas or suggestions do please get in touch. Contact us
Everyone joining this project is doing their bit to help protect our glorious countryside. By supporting our local businesses and the local economy you will be helping to make those important differences for a more sustainable future. Thank you!
If you are a business in the Lynher Valley area why not join us and share ideas advice and tips for taking small steps to make those important tiny differences.
caring for Cornwall's countryside
Tiny Differences donates to Cornwall Wildlife Trust, the charity working for Cornwall's wildlife and wild spaces.
When you purchase one of our bags the full amount that you pay will go to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Dolphin Pinger Trials Project.
See more bags and information...
Tiny Differences is a member of
Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project.
Small steps - big impacts! www.cstn.org



