Being on Caradon Hill to the north of Liskeard is known as being ’on top of the world’ to many local people. On a clear day you can see right across to Dartmoor, Rame Head, and the Clay Country of mid Cornwall as you move your gaze from east to west.

One local cyclist sent us these beautiful photos and said: ’I’ve been cycling and mountain biking for 25 years - a life-long passion.

’You can’t beat the scenery, sounds and getting lost in yourself - on top of the world!’

As well as the panoramic views and clear air, the area to the south of Caradon Hill dropping into the River Seaton valley contains the extensive remains of dumps, dressing floors, engine houses and other structures that were part of the South Caradon Mine. The mine produced more than 200,000 tons of copper ore between its first year 1833 and when it closed in 1886.

The other mines seen on the western side of the valley moving around to the north are West Caradon, Craddock Moor, and Gonamena.Do you want to take part in ’Hidden gems on my daily walk?’

We’d love to hear from you wherever you are in South East Cornwall, and we hope your descriptions will provide inspiration not only for people in your town or village - but for readers all over the district thinking ahead to after the lockdown lifts, when we can all go out and explore new places!

If you’re self-isolating at the moment and unable to get out for walks, you’re not excluded: do send us photos from your favourite spots in South East Cornwall or beyond.

How to take part:

Send your photo(s) to [email protected] or to The Cornish Times by direct private Facebook message.

Include your name, where you live, and a description of your chosen ’hidden gem’, telling people why it’s such a special place.

We hope to publish reader contributions online and in the print paper.