Dartmoor & Exmoor
Brockabarrow Common
306M
1004FT
About Brockabarrow Common
Located on the western fringes of Bodmin Moor near the village of Temple, this granite-strewn Tump offers a classic moorland experience. Its 306m summit provides clear views toward the higher peaks of Brown Willy and Rough Tor, overlooking the quiet expanse of the Fowey valley and nearby Colliford Lake.
Key Statistics
Rank
114th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
Temple
Geology
You are walking across the Bodmin Intrusion, a solid foundation of granite formed from molten rock cooling deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SX160747
Latitude
50.5430°N
Longitude
4.5982°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'brocc', meaning badger, and 'beorg' or barrow, referring to the ancient burial mounds that dot this part of the moorland landscape.
- •The hill overlooks the tiny village of Temple, which was established by the Knights Templar in the 12th century and later became notorious as a place where couples could marry without bans or licenses.
- •From the summit rocks, there is a particularly clear line of sight across the Glynn Valley towards the distinctive silhouette of Carbilly Tor to the west.
- •The western slopes are scattered with 'clitter'—shattered granite blocks that have weathered off the summit outcrops over millennia, creating a rugged terrain that is home to various mosses and lichens.
- •It offers a rare opportunity to experience the silence of the prehistoric moor while remaining close enough to the A30 to make a quick escape if the Cornish mists suddenly descend.