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 rest of the series back to Helman Tor is along quiet lanes but please watch out for local and agricultural traffic.
From number 39, the road passes through the designated Nature Reserve and SSSI that is Breney Common.
For this reason it is about a 1km flat walk to the next cache in the series.
You will pass Gunwen Chapel which is associated with William O'Bryan who formed the Bible Christian Church in 1815.
This attractive chapel is currently undergoing restoration work but is worth a visit if the opportunity presents itself.
Follow the road to the right at the triangle just after the church and walk on, keeping right, until you arrive at the junction of the lane up to Helman Tor.
The cache is on the left hand side of the lane going up to Helman Tor.
This cache is a small click lock box with room for small swaps and TBs.
Please tuck the cache back out of sight after signing the log.