Cligga Head
Explore the incredible landscape around the coast at Cligga Head near Perranporth. It is the perfect place to experience some of Cornwall's dynamic geological stories that shaped one of the region’s most important industries – mining.
What to expect?
Mineral Deposit Geology - Learn about the unique geological processes that naturally enrich metals like tin and tungsten in the Earth's crust, and how these natural phenomena gave Cornwall such rich mineral deposits. Get your hands on some rocks and minerals, and learn how to identify them.
Cornish Granites - Discover the origins of Cornwall’s most famous rock – granite. Get your hands on this amazing rock and learn how to identify the minerals and structures within, and see how the evolution of these granites gave Cornwall such mineral riches.
Environment and Culture - Explore the engineering prowess of Cornish miners, and how techniques they pioneered revolutionised global industry. Discover the environmental and socioeconomic consequences of historic mining, how it impacts Cornwall's landscape and culture, and how it may influence the region's future.