Cornwall Guide

This book covers the stone circles, megaliths and dolmens of Cornwall with detailed information and a map of Cornish prehistoric sites. It delves into the Celts in Cornwall and covers the lost land of Lionesse...

Stone circle
A traditional stone circle, the Merry Maidens can be found in the west of Cornwall midway between Newlyn and St Levan, they are also known as the Dancing Stones...

Standing Stones
Men-an-Tol is almost an icon of Cornwall and appears in many photos and books about the region, situated in the far west of Cornwall it is steeped in myth and legend...

Dolmen
Arguably the most famous dolmen in Cornwall, Lanyon Quoit is situated in the west of the region between the villages of Morvah and Madron...

The staff at English Heritage’s Tintagel Castle have been singled out for their excellent customer service at this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards.

The Saint's Way in Cornwall is a story written into the land. This ancient route existed long before it was used by saints, taking advantage of the unique shape of Cornwall and its rivers. Evidence (especially Pictish Art forms) suggest that Phoenicians, Egyptians and Greeks journeyed to west coasts of Britain and Ireland even before the Iron Age, in search of Keltic wisdom and trade...

Cornwall is fast being recognised as one of the premier diving & surfing locations within the UK. This is due to the multiple of good beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude and Perranporth to name a few. Cornwall also has a huge stretch of coastline, more so than along any other part of England. This means that Cornwall as a diving location has naturally evolved, and now offers excellent prospects for those wanting to surf as well as dive...