Crowdy Reservoir
This short walk follows a section of the Copper Trail from Crowdy Reservoir to Davidstow Woods on Bodmin Moor. The walk starts from the Crowdy Reservoir car park and follows country lanes past the reservoir to the nearby woods. It's a nice easy short walk with good views across the water to the surrounding countryside. The reservoir and the surrounding Crowdy marsh are also good for birdwatching with gadwall, goldeneye, goosander, mallard, common pochard, shoveler, teal and tufted duck to look out for. You may also see ponies grazing on Davidstow Moor.
To extend your walk head south and climb to Brown Willy and Rough Tor - the two highest points on the moor.
Postcode
PL32 9QJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsCrowdy Reservoir Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Head west from the reservoir into nearby Camelford and there's a few good refreshment options. The Masons Arms does good food and has a lovely garden area to sit in when the weather is good. The interior is full of character with a ceiling full of old bottles, mugs, cups, tankards and old newspaper clippings. You can find the pub in the market place at a postcode of PL32 9PB for your sat navs.
The Camelford Way long distance footpath can also be picked up in the town. The trail explores the River Camel Valley to the south of the riverside settlement.
Dog Walking
The reservoir is a nice place for a dog walk but it is advised to keep them on leads and out of the water. The Mason Arms mentioned above is also dog friendly.
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Photos
The Dam at Crowdy Reservoir
Crowdy Reservoir
Green pastures near the reservoir with Delobole wind farm in the distance
Stone commemorating the opening of Crowdy Reservoir, Advent This gives details of the board members and contractor, with prominence given to the chairman of the North and Mid Cornwall Water Board.
Bridge over stream close to Crowdy reservoir. This picturesque spot is located just to the south west of the lake.
Old Runway, Davidstow Forest, Cornwall. Davidstow Forest occupies the site that was once the airfield of RAF Davidstow Moor. This airfield was active from 1942 - December 1945. The dense coniferous planting gives way to the concrete remains at various points. Here we see the remains of a SW-NE runway. The public road (where the photo was taken) runs along the route of the old airfield perimeter road. This area can be reached by heading a short distance north from the reservoir.