Top Things to do in Cornwall
The 6 Best Geologic Formations in Cornwall, England
Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
Restaurants in Cornwall
1. Geoclastica
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Bude Geological Walks are led by Dr Roger Higgs (DPhil Oxon 1986), who has travelled the world for 30 years as a consultant geologist and continues to do so. In the 1980s Roger studied the spectacular Bude cliffs for his doctoral thesis, and now chooses to live here, 300 yards from the Atlantic surf, running his one-man consultancy Geoclastica Ltd. 'Bude Geo-Walks' operate all year (except when Roger is called overseas), departing on Thursdays at 2pm from Bude Tourist Information Centre. These fascinating 2-hour guided strolls examine Bude’s dramatic cliffs, made of hard sandstone and mudstone beds, zig-zag folded by England colliding with France 300 million years ago, before dinosaurs existed. Geo-Walkers learn how these beds were first deposited as soft sand and mud in tropical “Lake Bude”, home to Bude’s own unique fossil fish, Cornuboniscus budensis, unique in the world and now on display in Bude Castle museum. Bespoke private Geo-Walks are also available, in English or Spanish.
2. Rainbow Spirit Crystal Shop
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Rainbow Spirit is the crystal shop in Wadebridge - a sanctuary of stones, jewellery, incense and gifts, valued by crystal lovers and mineral collectors locally as well as visitors to the area. They hand pick minerals and crystal healing goods, offer knowledgeable advice and specialise in minerals and crystals from Cornwall's mining heritage, tin mines, clay pits and quarries.
3. Roughtor
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 283lucyb
Once we'd managed to find the car park, we had a brilliant walk exploring the peaks of Roughtor. The terrain is challenging but not horrendous, and the surrounding wildlife is lovely. Brilliant views at the top and a nice chat with the wild ponies on the way down! Well worth it.
4. Cheesewring
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
The Cheesewring, located in Bodmin Moor, is one of many menhirs, or prehistoric circle of standing stones, which is approximately 3,500 years old.
Reviewed By places2seeplaces2go - England, United Kingdom
Visited North Cornwall in October 2020 & just catching up with reviews. The Cheesewring is an amazing granite formation that looks as if if is going to topple over at any moment !!! It's really hard to believe they are naturally caused & not manmade. Plenty of free parking in the village of Minions. Walk is ok although a few rocky & steep sections. Amazing views.
5. Blue Hills Tin Streams
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By 935cathf - Bargoed, United Kingdom
We have been to Blue Hills several times before, but it’s in such a beautiful place, you will want to go back. Tin is extracted by streaming and then processed on site using water power. As it is small scale, you can get close and personal to the machines to see what they do. We will be back!
