Stones of Tregeseal: An Audio Tour of West Cornwall’s Prehistory
West Cornwall has a rich and captivating history going back over 4,500 years to the Bronze Age.
On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll follow in the footsteps of some of its earliest inhabitants. While you journey across the landscape, you’ll hear about what drove them to settle, farm and build here, and what their day-to-day lives would have looked like.
Our tour starts at Portheras, an impressive round barrow where the remains of cremated dead were laid, and ends at the celebrated stone circle, Tregeseal East.
Along the way, you’ll pass well-known and lesser-known sites, including the Carn Kenidjack, which dominates the skyline and offers wonderful views of the western coastline. You’ll also visit an unusual inscribed stone which is possibly the burial place of St Just.
West Cornwall has a rich and captivating history going back over 4,500 years to the Bronze Age.
On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll follow in the footsteps of some of its earliest inhabitants. While you journey across the landscape, you’ll hear about what drove them to settle, farm and build here, and what their day-to-day lives would have looked like.
Our tour starts at Portheras, an impressive round barrow where the remains of cremated dead were laid, and ends at the celebrated stone circle, Tregeseal East.
Along the way, you’ll pass well-known and lesser-known sites, including the Carn Kenidjack, which dominates the skyline and offers wonderful views of the western coastline. You’ll also visit an unusual inscribed stone which is possibly the burial place of St Just.
Itinerary
This audio tour starts at Portheras, an impressive round barrow where the remains of cremated dead were laid, and ends at the celebrated stone circle, Tregeseal East.
You’ll pass well-known and lesser-known sites, including the Carn Kenidjack, which dominates the skyline and offers wonderful views of the western coastline.
The tour ends in front of the Tregeseal Stone Circle, a ceremonial landscape, where we visit more round barrows and a mysterious row of large granite stones, all with holes in them.
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West Cornwall has a rich and captivating history going back over 4,500 years to the Bronze Age. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow in the footsteps of some of its earliest inhabitants. While you journey across the landscape, you’ll hear about what drove them to settle, farm and build here, and what their day-to-day lives would have looked like.
What's included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour
What's not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting point
This self-guided audio tour begins on a farm track on the B3318. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
View on the mapEnd point
This self-guided tour ends in front of the Tregeseal Stone Circle.
View on the mapLanguages
Audio guide: English
Travellers
- Adult (6–99)
Options
- Stones of Tregeseal: An Audio Tour of West Cornwall’s Prehistory
Audio guide: English
Additional information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.