PLUS : very many points of interest en route – some visible from vehicle, others just moments from the car.
Wayside crosses, burial mounds, landmarks, mining setts and engine houses, menhirs, barrows and even fogou are all pointed out and key historical information given.
**please note that dependent on the season and time of year some of the above itinerary may be subject to change and alternative stops and experiences provided. Please note further that any food or drink are not included within the tour fee.**
Step back thousands of years and explore the fascinating history of West Cornwall on this five-hour journey through some of the county’s most atmospheric ancient landscapes. From prehistoric monuments and burial sites to ancient crosses, churches and later mining heritage, this tour reveals the many layers of history hidden within the Cornish landscape.
‘Stones & Bones: Part Two’ follows a different route from Part One and has been specifically designed for those who want to explore Cornwall’s ancient heritage without extensive walking. Most of the sites are easily reached from the vehicle, with only short walks required at a small number of locations.
Your local guide will explain the stories and significance behind the monuments and landscapes you encounter, bringing together archaeology, local history, folklore and the traditions that have survived through generations. Along the way, you’ll also discover how later periods of Cornwall’s history have left their mark on the same landscape.
There is much more to see than the main stops, with ancient features and historic remains appearing throughout the journey. Your guide will point out burial mounds, standing stones, crosses, mining remains and other traces of Cornwall’s past, many of which could easily go unnoticed without local knowledge.
The result is a fascinating and varied introduction to Cornwall’s ancient heritage, combining remarkable places with the stories and details that give them meaning. Whether you have a particular interest in prehistoric Cornwall or simply want to discover a different side of the county, this tour offers an accessible and memorable journey into its distant past.
Mysterious prehistoric stone formation featuring a distinctive holed stone, surrounded by ancient monuments and rich with local folklore and legend.
Remarkably preserved prehistoric stone circle surrounded by legends, ancient landscape and some of West Cornwall’s most atmospheric countryside.
Rugged headland where the Atlantic meets the Irish Sea, offering dramatic coastal scenery and fascinating reminders of Cornwall’s mining past.
Iconic remains of Cornwall’s mining heritage, dramatically positioned above the Atlantic as part of the historic Botallack mining landscape.
Ancient prehistoric burial chamber set within a landscape rich in archaeological remains, offering an insight into Cornwall’s distant past.
Impressive Neolithic dolmen and burial chamber, offering a striking glimpse into Cornwall’s prehistoric past and ancient ceremonial landscape.
**please note that dependent on the season and time of year some of the above itinerary may be subject to change and alternative stops and experiences provided. Please note further that any food or drink are not included within the tour fee.**