Welcome to The Friends of Luxulyan Valley
Luxulyan Valley is a beautiful wooded valley in mid Cornwall through which runs the river Par. It was designated as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site in 2006 for the fascinating early 19th century industrial remains that can be found throughout the area.
The Friends of Luxulyan Valley are a group concerned with the conservation of the Valley. We were established in 1997 and have links with Cornwall Council and the Footpath Committees of Luxulyan and Lanlivery parishes. We are also members of The Conservation Volunteers. Our objectives are to promote, preserve and protect the valley.
You can help us by joining the Friends to keep this treasure for future generations; individual membership costs just £8 per year, joint membership £10 and family membership £12. Members get a quarterly newsletter and free entry to most of our events.
Our next event is on 17 Sept
Vandalism in the valley
Vandalism in the valley
Unfortunately, we have had more vandalism in the valley,
this time around the wheel pit.
Boards and signage were deliberately damaged
Please could you let me know if you see anything/anyone that might cause concern re potential vandalism, and I will forward on to the appropriate person in the council
Robin Stephenson
Our Valley Needs You.
The Friends of Luxulyan Valley are looking for volunteers to help strengthen its Board of Trustees.
We would be happy to hear from anyone interested in ‘getting involved’ in the promotion, conservation and preservation of the Luxulyan Valley, safeguarding its flora, fauna, historic artefacts and unique atmosphere, whilst still providing a place of rest and relaxation.
Please get in touch via the ‘Contact us’ facility on this website for more information.
Our new 2022 Valley Guidebook is here!
The long-awaited Friends of Luxulyan Valley’s 64-page souvenir guide to the Valley is now available to buy online or in local shops. Our new edition includes an A4 colour map of the area and is packed with photographs old and new in full colour throughout. The story charts the history of the Valley from Medieval times to its zenith during the Age of Enlightenment, when the ingenuity and ambition of one man created an industrial powerhouse, the remaining structures and landscape of which has earned the Valley its World Heritage status.
Our guide also provides information on common flora and fauna that might be seen when visiting, with numerous recommended walks to help readers discover the many historic and natural wonders of the Valley for themselves.
See our Shop page for more details.
Upcoming events
Hand Bell Ringing
Sat 18th Oct 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hand Bell Ringing at the Institute building
19th Century Rivals
Wed 19th Nov 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
A presentation by Caroline Stephenson on the Rashleighs vs Treffry and Kendall
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall PL30 5QA