The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Cornwall
Cornwall’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Cornwall. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Cornwall. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Brown Willy Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
The highest point in Cornwall and a UK designated Marilyn. I think the best way to go up Brown Willy is to do a loop and come in from the …
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Kynance Cove
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Ideal place for a swim in the sea during a walk under a radiant sun.
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Lizard Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Lizard Point is the southernmost tip of Britain. A mild maritime climate and unique geology give the Lizard peninsula a distinctive character and make it ideal for rare and unusual …
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Land's End
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One of the most famous places in the UK, Land's End is the most westerly point of England. It's located on Cornwall's jagged coast and has numerous hiking and cycling …
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Kit Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Historical Site
Kit Hill sits high above the Tamar Valley, overlooking the river and the valley it formed.
The hill boasts a wide array of history, including 18 burial mounds, neolithic and …
The hill boasts a wide array of history, including 18 burial mounds, neolithic and …
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Rough Tor
Highlight • Summit
A lovely Tor to do in conjunction with Brown Willy. Easily accessible from the Rough Tor car park. Impressive rock formations and a generally interesting place to be at with great views.
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Boscastle Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
A century ago, Boscastle was a bustling harbour community with hundreds of commercial ships passing through every year. These days, it’s difficult to imagine the tranquil little village being a …
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The Cheesewring
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This landmark is located next to the Cheesewring Quarry (which provided the granite cladding for the structure of Tower Bridge in London) and is surrounded by other granite formations. In …
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Bedruthan Steps Rock Formations
Highlight • Viewpoint
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps comprise an iconic stretch of coastline synonymous with shipwrecks and smugglers. The granite rocks that are dotted across the beach are stepping stones for the Giant …
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Cape Cornwall Chimney Monument
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The distinctive headland of Cape Cornwall meets the ocean at the point where the Atlantic currents split and flow south up the English Channel or north into the Bristol Channel …
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