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LanivetCornwall

Lanivet is a village and parish about 2.5 miles south west of Bodmin.

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Lanivet: the village at the centre of Cornwall, halfway along the Saints' Way

Lanivet is a village and parish about 2.5 miles south west of Bodmin. Before the Bodmin bypass was built, the A30 between London and Land's End ran through the village.

One of the two crosses in the churchyard is said to stand at the exact centre of Cornwall. The churchyard also holds a rare Viking era hogback grave. The parish has around 13 stone crosses in all.

The Saints' Way passes near the village at about its halfway point. The path crosses Cornwall from St Petroc's Church in Padstow to St Finbar's Church in Fowey, about 28.5 miles. From Lanivet it heads to Helman Tor, where it splits into two routes to Fowey.

Near the church are the remains of St Benet's, founded as a lazar house in 1411 and later a Courtenay family home. Lesquite Quoit, a Neolithic dolmen, is near the village. Buses run between St Austell and Bodmin via Lanivet.

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Frequently asked questions about Lanivet

Is Lanivet the centre of Cornwall?

Lanivet has a claim to it. One of the two crosses in the churchyard is said to stand at the exact centre of the county.

Where is Lanivet?

Lanivet is in mid Cornwall, about 2.5 miles south west of Bodmin. The old A30 used to run through the village before the Bodmin bypass was built.

How do I walk from Lanivet to Padstow?

Follow the Saints' Way. Lanivet is close to the halfway point of the route, which runs from St Petroc's Church in Padstow to St Finbar's Church in Fowey. The whole path is about 28.5 miles.

Is there a pub in Lanivet?

The Lanivet Inn is the historic village pub, and Cornish wrestling was held for centuries in the meadow behind it. Check that it is open before you visit.

Can I get to Lanivet by bus?

Yes. Buses run between St Austell and Bodmin via Bugle, Roche and Lanivet. The nearest large town for other connections is Bodmin.

What is there to see near Lanivet?

In the village you can see the church, its crosses and the hogback grave, plus the remains of St Benet's. Lesquite Quoit, a Neolithic dolmen, is nearby. Along the Saints' Way to the south is Helman Tor, where the path splits towards Fowey.

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