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Hore Stone point is on the wonderful section of the SWCP between Looe and Polperro. Great walking and amazing views over Portnadler Bay towards Looe Island.

Three beautiful Neolithic or Early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a unique grouping in England. The Hurlers Stone Circles are probably the best examples of ceremonial circles in the South West. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hurlers-stone-circles/

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Looe Island is a marine nature reserve and the water surrounding it is teeming with wildlife. It is said that Jesus visited the island with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. It's nickname St George arose after it was said to have been mistaken for an allied ship during WW2 and bombed. Henceforth being known as HMS St George.

St Keyne's well is located just outside the village of St Keyne. A stone path takes you down the the well house. Tales say that if two newly-weds drink the water, the first one to drink it will become more dominant in the marriage.

An impressive place, the stone circles (hurlers) and cheesewring in a fabulous landscape. Hiking without limits possible through fences, old mines and small lakes.

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The Hurlers are three stone circles on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Legend has it that these were Cornish Hurler players, caught out on a Sunday and punished. They are thought to date to between 2,100 & 1,500 BCE.

Easy access from car park

Legend has it the pipers were turned to stone for playing on the Sabbath. They tried to make an escape but didn't manage to get away. Others say they mark the spot where Howel and King Aethelstan stood facing each other before battle in the 10th century.