Landmarks

A prominent landmark in this area, you can’t miss the Basset Monument, standing over the town of Camborne as a reminder of its mining past.

One of the county's more dramatic beaches which gets its name from the huge slate outcrops scattered along the beach and not the 149 steps you need to...

Bishop Rock Lighthouse stands as a remarkable engineering feat on the westernmost point of the Isles of Scilly.

"Black Head" or "Black Head Headland" in Cornwall refers to a geographical feature on the southwestern coast of Cornwall. It is a headland located nea...

Brown Willy is Cornwall's highest hill, standing 1,378ft / 420m above sea level. Located among the rocky outcrops of Bodmin Moor, Brown Willy has been...

Carn Brea Castle is a small imposing castle near Redruth

Chapel Carn Brea is often described as the first hill in Cornwall (from a westerly perspective) and rises 198 metres (650 ft) above sea level.

Chynhalls Point is a headland just south of the village of Coverack. It's a short but stunning walk from the village and a good place to stop and take...

The Devil’s Frying Pan is a spectacular coastal feature just quarter of a mile south of Cadgwith Cove on the South West coast path.

The Eden Project is a popular visitor attraction where a huge variety of plant species can be seen from all over the world. Two huge biomes simulate c...

Enys Dodnan Arch is a spectacular archway near Land's End. A much photographed landmark in a raw and dramatic setting.

The white 26-metre octagonal tower of Godrevy Lighthouse stands on the diminutive and rocky but pretty Godrevy Island in St Ives Bay which marks the S...

Gribbin Head is a prominent headland on the south coast separating St Austell Bay from the River Fowey. Gribbin Tower - the red and white daymark on t...

Gurnard's Head is a long, narrow headland near the hamlet of Treen on the north side of the Penwith peninsula. The name comes from the fact that the s...

The wonderfully scenic coastal haven of Halangy Point is the home of an ancient Iron Age settlement, which was continually in use for around 500 years...

Hell's Mouth, located on the North Cliffs is one of the highest points in the area at 88 metres with a sheer drop to the sea.

Helman Tor is a tor in mid-Cornwall, approximately two miles south of the historic town of Bodmin - one of the oldest towns in Cornwall.

High Cove is a small cove on the north coast situated between Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth. High Cove is a very small beach at high tide and there i...

One of the finest beaches on the north coast; Holywell Bay is a huge expanse of golden sand backed by grass-tufted dunes, a prime example of the wide ...

Nestled on the rugged cliffs of Penwith in Cornwall, Kenijack Castle offers a small glimpse into Britain's medieval past.

The King Harry Ferry is a chain ferry crossing the Carrick Roads, which connects St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth.

Kit Hill is the highest point in the Tamar Valley with stunning views across Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor and a network of footpaths and horse trails.

Land's End is the most south-westerly point of mainland Britain. Set on the rugged cliffs of West Cornwall, the area has stunning scenery and natural ...

Lizard Point is the most southerly point in Great Britain. It is famous for the local serpentine stone, a unique metamorphic rock which is dark green ...

Luxulyan Valley is a remarkable natural and historical treasure. This enchanting valley is celebrated for its rich blend of nature and industry. With ...

Maen Castle is the furthest west of all Castles in mainland England. It is within walking distance from Land's End, and is a very good example of a Cl...

The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop on the rugged west coastline situated just above the...

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Nare Point is a low-lying headland just south of the Helford River.

A landmark for people traveling down to Cornwall along the A30, this small copse of trees is officially called Cookworthy Kanpp but is also known by a...

Pendeen Lighthouse is the last shore station on the north coast of west Cornwall before reaching Land’s End.

Pendennis Castle dominates a rocky headland high above Falmouth. It is one of a handful of distinctive circular artillery forts built in the 1540s.

Undoubtedly the most commanding vantage point in Falmouth, Pendennis Point gives far-reaching, uninhibited views of the Carrick Roads, St Mawes, St An...

Penlee Battery is a nature reserve lying on the coastal headland of Penlee Point on the Rame Peninsula. The site was formerly the location of a gun ba...

Built to supersede St Agnes’s impressive 17th century beacon, the Peninnis Head lighthouse was built in 1911 by Trinity House to help vessels safely...

Pentargon Waterfall is a dramatic coastal waterfall located near Boscastle, on Cornwall’s rugged North coast.

Polhawn Fort was built in 1867 to guard Whitsand Bay. It's set just behind Rame Head and the south coast of Cornwall.

The prominant feature of the Rame Peninsula; Rame Head with its medieval chapel on top is quite eye-catching.

Rocky Valley is on the north coast, about half way between Tintagel and Boscastle

Roger's Tower and Castle an Dinas are historically significant sites located in Penwith, Cornwall.

Rosewall Hill is a prominent hill near the town of St Ives.

St Anthony’s Lighthouse is located at the eastern entrance to Falmouth Harbour and was built in 1835.

St Mawes Castle is a four-storey artillery fort, like its counterpart across the bay - Pendennis Castle. It was built in the 1540s as part of the larg...

The most famous of Cornwall's landmarks has a fascinating history steeped in both legend and folklore. The mount has stunning panoramic views across M...

Stepper Point is a headland at the mouth of the Camel Estuary giving far-reaching views over the mouth of the River Camel and the Doom Bar.

Stowe's Hill is a prominent granite ridge located about a mile north of Minions, the highest village in Cornwall. It is dominated by Stowe's Pound, a ...

Tater-du Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse on Cornwall’s south coast, located between Lamorna and Porthcurno, providing vital maritime navigation.

The Daymark on St Martin's is a navigational aid for ships. Standing at 11 metres tall, it's a dominant feature of the island, visible from miles away...

The Manacles is a treacherous group of rocks off the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula. This area has claimed hundreds of ships over the years and ...

The Rumps is a dramatic headland on Cornwall's North Coast, is a site of stunning natural beauty and significant historical interest.

Tintagel Castle is a medieval fort located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island in North Cornwall. Dating back to the Roman period, it is believed that...

Trencrom Hill is a 175m high hill offering far-reaching views across the landscape and St Ives Bay. Although it's not the highest hill in West Cornwal...

Perched precariously on the cliffs to the east of Trewavas Head, in between Rinsey Cove and Porthleven, are the two engine houses that form the remain...

One of the most iconic landmarks and most photographed views on the north coast. This stretch of coastline is rich in mining history with Wheal Coates...

Wolf Rock Lighthouse is situated roughly nine miles offshore from Land's End and was built between 1861 and 1869.

Zennor Carn, located in Penwith, Cornwall, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical richness that captivates walkers and history enthusi...