Ridge

Sitting on the eastern fringes of Bodmin Moor near Five Lanes, this modest grassy Tump offers an accessible introduction to the Cornish uplands. While lower than the central peaks, its position provides clear perspectives over the village of Altarnun and the distinctive silhouettes of Brown Willy and Rough Tor to the west.

• •The name is a straightforward descriptive term derived from the Old English 'hrycg', referring to the long, narrow crest of high ground that forms a natural boundary on the moor's eastern edge.
• •From the summit, walkers get a clear view of the 15th-century tower of St Nonna's Church in Altarnun; known as the ‘Cathedral of the Moors’, it is one of the tallest church towers in Cornwall.
• •The hill is often bagged as part of a longer moorland circuit that includes the neighbouring Hendra Downs and the ancient burial mound at Gray Mare’s Hill.
• •Despite its definitive name, 'Ridge' is more of a gentle swell in the landscape than a razor-sharp arête; anyone arriving with climbing ropes and a head for heights will be sorely disappointed.