The Series
This is a circular series of 42 caches set in a triangular pattern with Helman Tor at its apex and the villages of Lanlivery and Luxulyan at its base corners.
See Helman Triangle #1 for parking coordinates
HELMAN TOR
LUXULYAN LANLIVERY
The series is about 7.5 miles in length and involves walking on rural footpaths and narrow lanes. The footpaths are generally unsuitable for pushchairs and buggies.
The footpaths can get very wet and muddy in the winter and after rain so wear appropriate footwear. The lanes are generally quiet but agricultural and local traffic use them regularly so keep an eye on geokids and geohounds especially at school times..
At various places throughout the walk you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of mid-Cornwall - the two sides of the triangle are branches of the Saints Way which is walking route from Padstow to Fowey.
Part of the route is alongside Breney Common which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a highly prized Nature Reserve which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The villages of Lanlivery and Luxulyan both have Church Micros and Holy Well Caches that you can also visit on your walk. Parking is available at Helman Tor, Lanlivery, Luxulyan and near Gunwen Church - please see provided coordinates at Helman Triangle #1.
It is recommended that you walk the series in numerical order as this is the less demanding way around in terms of hills to be walked up. All directions given are assuming that you are traveling in numerical order. Parts of the series can be done as caches and dashes but the series is recommended as a pleasant day walk.
The Cache
The next six caches are on a footpath which passes through an area of marshland and woods which are full of wildlife and unusual flora.
The path can be extremely muddy in the winter and some of the boardwalks are in a poor state of repair so please take care!
Go over the stile at number 24 and walk across the field with the overhead power lines but keep to the hedge line on your right.
Walk down into the first lower corner where you will see a stile and the sign for the Saints Way footpath.
Go over the stile and follow the footpath to the cache.
This cache is a small plastic click lock box with room for small swaps and TBs.
Please tuck the cache back out of sight after signing the log.