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If the weather good holds (ha!), then I'm considering throwing a tent in the back of the car and heading down to the far southwest of Cornwall to do a spot of megalithing. So far on my 'must see' list, I have.....

Nine Stones of Boskednan (Nine Maidens)
The Drift Stones
The Pipers
The Merry Maidens
Boskawen-Un
Men-an-tol

Anything important that I'm missing?

Also, can anyone point me in the direction of a decent campsite? Ideally one that opens quite late would be nice. Even more ideally within spitting distance of a good pub. And ridiculously ideally pretty much kiddy free, secluded, bit of woodland.... maybe a babbling brook........

"Anything important that I'm missing?"

Trevethy Quoit is rather good.

Couldn't say about the ideal campsite, but if you find it, ask them if they can put it on wheels and trundle it up to Cumbria for bit.

I'd add some dolmens to that list, Trevely Quoit, Lanyon and Chun Quoit. And don't forget the Cheeswring if you're going to the Hurlers. . (I think it's by the Hurlers. . it's been over ten years since I've been to Cornwall.

I may be going to Cornwall later this to end my 'Megalithic Year', and I'll be watching this thread with interest. I know I missed Duloe when I was last there. So that's on me list!

on the road between zennor and st just theres a campsite, just a field you drive onto, set yer tent up amd pay the man when he comes round, there are toilets and water, think its roughly just before pendeen.Basically your ideally placed to visit all of the sites in the area, you cant miss the field, last time i drove by there was a big sign!.

trencom hill is nice.

Missing loads! How long are you intending being down there?

I'd immediately add Chun, Mulfra, Zennor and Lanyon Quoits, Chapel Euny, Sennen, Alsia Wells.

All of which are in Penwith and easy reach of the other sites you listed.

Further afield are Duloe, the Bodmin Moor (North and South) sites, and St Breock Downs.

There's a hell of a lot down there! Try reading some weblogs (mine, Goffick's, Paul1970's, Purejoy's and Mr Hamhead's for starters) to see what can be done in a day.

Spose I better add me twopenneth!

You should have got a good list of places to go by now...I agree with Moth, Carn Euny is a great place...not just for the fougou but the view. One of my big faves is Carn Gluze or ballowall barrow at Cape Cornwall....I just love the place, sorry.

As for campsites...the one at Boleigh is just a field with shower and toilets..and the Pipers over the hedge. Treen campsit is great for the Logan rock (pub and headland!) and the Minack theater but you can't book a place so it is a case of turn up and find out. We stayed in a campsite just north of Sennen a couple of weeks ago (not the one south of the village), it was a big site with kids but clean and tidy with the beach just 10 mins walk down over the cliff.

It is the busiest two weeks of the year down here at the moment, so don't expect solitude! Also the greenery is growing at an alarming rate...I don't think Speris Quoit will be visable.

Other things to do whilst down here that might get you away from the crowds


Nanjizel Cove, south of Lands End...great little beach of the beaten track....ie you have to walk! Stunning sceanery, sea caves, swimming is not easy if there is a swell, lots of boulders to get knocked against.

Porthgwarra, On the very sw tip of Penwith, little fishing cove with manmade caves through the cliffs. To the west the seacliffs tower 300ft straight up out of the sea, a fave of rock climbers.

St Loys Cove, between Penberth and Lamorna. little tea shop selling home made produce including soup from the garden etc.

Penzance, OK its a town but there is something about Penzance. Still got good range of shops, proper shops not multi nationals. and good pubs, check out The Dock, down on the front. Penlee gallery and Museum well worth a visit...they have a good cafe as well.


I could go on but.....check my weblog for walks in Penwith

Enjoy your stay

Mr H