Natural monuments around Kenwyn offer diverse geological features and historical sites. The area features coastal cliffs, prominent beacons, and unique rock formations. Visitors can explore a landscape shaped by both natural processes and historical human activity, including mining. This region provides opportunities to experience varied natural beauty and local heritage.
Last updated: August 10, 2026
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A beautiful section of the SWC Path between Perranporth and St. Agnes. The walk to St. Agnes is about 8km long, with no major climbs but fantastic views.
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Site of Alfred Nobel's Munitions Factory. Active during WWI & WWII, mostly filling grenades and other explosives. I would recommend looking up the talking history clip on BBC Sounds. Also the site of Tungsten mining during the same time.
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While running along along Cligga Head you will find some cracking coastal views, but also some interesting evidence of the mining history. You are running in the shoes of the miners who would take this path to work.
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While hiking along along Cligga Head you will find some cracking coastal views, but also some interesting evidence of the mining history. You are walking in the shoes of the miners who would walk along this path to work.
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Mary's Well is an old granite drinking fountain dated 1888. The well was donated to Illogan residents by a local landowner called Mr Gustavos Lambert Bassett, who named it after his wife. There is a bench beside the well.
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Gwennap Pit was used by the renowned cleric John Wesley to give preaches from 1762 until 1789. Its unusual form is thought to be caused to a collapsed abandoned mine dig. After Wesley's death, villagers continued to use the pit for religious gatherings, a tradition which is still on-going. Local miners cut the circular terraces to make seats at the beginning of the 19th century.
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Stunning panoramic views, well worth the hike to the top. SH Burton described it beautifully in 1952; 'The view from St Agnes Beacon is breath-taking. The high moorlands, heather and gorse clad; steep valleys and bubbling streams; the bracing winds and the infinite variety of land and seascape...' Or even better, F W L Stockdale called it ‘a remarkable stupendous mountain’ back in 1824.
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The komoot community highly appreciates several natural monuments in the area. Among the most popular are St Agnes Beacon, known for its stunning panoramic views, and Cligga Head Coastal Cliffs and Ruins, which offers cracking coastal vistas alongside evidence of the region's mining history. Visitors also enjoy Droskyn Point for its views down to the rocks below.
Yes, the area is rich in historical natural monuments. Cligga Head Coastal Cliffs and Ruins showcases the region's mining past, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of former miners. Another significant site is Gwennap Pit, an unusual natural amphitheater believed to be a collapsed mine dig, famously used by John Wesley for sermons and still a site for religious gatherings today.
The natural monuments around Kenwyn feature diverse geological formations. You can observe coastal cliffs, unique rock formations, and evidence of historical mining activities. For instance, the Stone Wall of Regional Rocks highlights local greywackes and clay shales, often containing quartz veins, which are characteristic of the area's geology.
Yes, St Agnes Beacon is considered family-friendly, offering a rewarding hike to the summit with breathtaking panoramic views that can be enjoyed by all ages. Gwennap Pit also provides an interesting historical and natural site suitable for families.
The region around Kenwyn offers various outdoor activities. You can find numerous hiking trails, such as those leading to St Agnes Beacon or along Cligga Head Coastal Cliffs. For more structured activities, explore the hiking routes around Kenwyn, gravel biking trails, or running trails that often pass by these natural landmarks.
For unparalleled vistas, head to St Agnes Beacon. It offers stunning panoramic views of the high moorlands, valleys, and the coastline. Cligga Head Coastal Cliffs also provides cracking coastal views, perfect for appreciating the rugged beauty of the area.
Many of the natural monuments offer excellent photographic opportunities. The dramatic coastal scenery at Cligga Head Coastal Cliffs and Ruins and Droskyn Point provides striking backdrops. The expansive views from St Agnes Beacon are also highly recommended for capturing the beauty of the landscape.
Visitors frequently praise the breathtaking views and the sense of history. Many describe the panoramic vistas from St Agnes Beacon as 'stunning' and 'well worth the hike.' The coastal paths, like those at Cligga Head, are appreciated for their 'cracking coastal views' and the interesting historical context of the mining ruins.
While not a beach itself, Droskyn Point is a viewpoint with coastal features that offers views down to the rocks below, hinting at historical activities along the shore. The coastal paths around monuments like Cligga Head also provide access to the rugged coastline.
Absolutely. Many natural monuments are situated along or near popular cycling routes. For example, you can integrate visits to these sites into longer gravel biking tours around Kenwyn, which often explore the diverse landscapes and historical areas of the region.
The best way to explore is often on foot or by bike, as many sites are connected by scenic trails. Consider following one of the dedicated hiking guides or gravel biking guides for the area, which will lead you through the diverse landscapes and past these natural landmarks.


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