Mên-an-Tol
Near Madron, Penzance TR20 8NW
Open daily
free
About Mên-an-Tol
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Nearby Attractions
Lanyon Quoit
historicA massive Neolithic capstone resting on three upright granite boulders, Lanyon Quoit is the most accessible of Penwith's prehistoric monuments and a powerful reminder of the peninsula's ancient past. Originally a burial chamber covered by a long mound, it has dominated this open moorland skyline for over five thousand years. Sunrises and sunsets cast long shadows through the stones.
1.6 km away
Boskednan Stone Circle
historicThe Nine Maidens of Boskednan — a weathered Bronze Age stone circle on the open moor between Madron and Zennor — is among the lesser-visited of Penwith's prehistoric monuments. Nine stones survive from what was originally a larger circle, standing on a broad plateau with views across to the north and south coasts.
2.2 km away
Chysauster Ancient Village
historicOne of Britain's best-preserved Iron Age villages, Chysauster has stood on its windswept hillside above the Penwith moorland for two thousand years. The courtyard houses — each with a central open court surrounded by roofed rooms — give a vivid sense of how Romano-British families lived before the Roman conquest. The setting, with views to both coasts, is magnificent.
2.8 km away
Trengwainton Garden
naturalTrengwainton Garden is a worthwhile natural stop near Boswarthen, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
2.9 km away
Portheras Cove
beachPortheras Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Portherras, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
3.3 km away
Pendeen Watch
naturalPendeen Watch is a worthwhile natural stop near Lower Boscaswell, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
4.8 km away