St Buryan Church
St Buryan Church, Castallack, Cornwall TR19
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Boscawen-Un Stone Circle
historicA distinguished Bronze Age stone circle south-west of St Buryan, Boscawen-Un has nineteen outer stones and a leaning central pillar of white quartz that makes it instantly distinctive. It was here that the first recorded Gorsedh Kernow — the gathering of Cornish bards — was held in 1928, restoring a tradition that had lapsed for centuries.
0.5 km away
Lamorna Cove
beachLamorna Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Lamorna, 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.
1.4 km away
Merry Maidens Stone Circle
historicThe most complete and perfectly circular Bronze Age stone circle in Cornwall, the Merry Maidens stands in a field south of St Buryan with all nineteen stones upright. Local legend holds the stones are girls turned to granite for dancing on the Sabbath. The two outlying standing stones known as The Pipers — the musicians — stand in adjacent fields.
1.6 km away
Tanglewood Wild Garden
naturalTanglewood Wild Garden is a worthwhile natural stop near Lamorna, 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.
2.2 km away
Drift Village
tourismDrift is a village on the A30 road in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. As a programmatic destination page, it works well as a hub for nearby beaches, walks, heritage sites, food spots and local itinerary links across CornwallMagazine.
2.7 km away
Mousehole Harbour Lights
tourismMousehole Harbour Lights is one of those Cornish places that works both as a base and as an attraction in its own right, with enough character to justify a detour near Mousehole. Harbour life, local food, sea air and the surrounding walks usually matter as much as any single sight.
2.8 km away