Quoits, Stone circles and Monoliths on Bodmin Moor

5.0
(3 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the hidden Cornwall. Experience the smaller roads and the quieter places in Cornwall as well as seeing the more popular attractions. Our guides will show you firsthand the inner beauty and charm of this magical county.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any hotel in Cornwall.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A small village upstream from Fowey and the riverbank was the inspiration for Kenneth Graham, most famous for “The Wind in the Willows” to write “Tales of the Riverbank”.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Fowey is a small town with even smaller streets! A popular place for visiting yachts, it’s also a port for the China clay industry. Experience travelling on the Bodinnick vehicle ferry to the Polruan side of The Fowey river.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A group of 3 stone circles probably used for ceremonies. According to local legend they are named after a group of men who were turned to stone for playing hurlers on a Sunday.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This is the best preserved Neolithic quoit in Cornwall from around 3500 - 2500 BC.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This UNESO site and Georgian harbour is probably best known in recent times as the port of Truro in Poldark, although it’s also featured in many other films such as The Onedin Line, Dr Who and The Three Musketeers.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Cornwall’s largest monolith and a fantastic view over the Cornish countryside as well. The standing stone dates from The Bronze Age and weighs around 17 tonnes.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This is one of the best preserved Neolithic hillforts. On a clear day there is an impressive 360 degree view of Cornwall and it’s easy to see why early settlers chose this place to guard their land.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Meneage Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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