Charlotte Dymond Memorial

A stark stone memorial on Bodmin Moor marks one of Cornwall's most unsettling stories. Charlotte Dymond was murdered here in 1844, and the rough granite slab that commemorates her death has become a focal point for anyone interested in the darker chapters of Cornish history. There's no museum building, no cafe, no gift shop - just the moor, the memorial, and the weight of what happened.

The walk to reach it is part of the experience. You're out on open moorland, wind whipping across rough grass, and suddenly there it is - a simple but haunting reminder of a young woman's fate. It's not somewhere to linger for hours, but it's a profound stop for anyone with an interest in true crime or local history. The surrounding landscape is magnificent in that raw, windswept way that Bodmin Moor does so well.

This works best as part of a longer moor walk rather than a destination in itself. Families might find it slightly sombre, though older children studying history would find it genuinely affecting. There's no admission fee because there's nothing to admit to - it's simply there, accessible to anyone willing to make the trek.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping sites - Ekopod, Camp De Lank, or Trewithen Farm are all within five miles - this makes a worthwhile half-day excursion. Pair it with other moor walks and you've got a proper outdoor day. Go in good weather; the moor can turn grim fast, and you need clear light to appreciate the landscape properly.