Crowdy Reservoir, Bodmin Moor: A Quiet Inland Water World on Cornwall’s High Ground Set high on the granite expanse of Bodmin Moor, Crowdy Reservoir feels like a different side of Cornwall entirely. Far from the cliffs and beaches of the north coast, this is an inland landscape of open skies, wind-swept grassland, and still water—where the scale is wider, quieter, and more elemental. It is not a place of dramatic landmarks or busy facilities. Instead, it offers space, silence, and long views across one of Cornwall’s most atmospheric upland regions. Getting there: into the open moorland Crowdy Reservoir sits just north of Camelford on the edge of Bodmin Moor. The approach is part of the experience, as roads gradually narrow and the landscape opens out. The final stretch typically involves: • Leaving the valleys and climbing onto higher ground • Passing scattered farms and rough grazing land • Entering open moorland with few trees or buildings • Reaching the reservoir basin set with...