Coverack Guided Geowalk (half-day) Friday 20th February 2026
Fri 20 Feb
|Coverack
Explore the spectacular coastline around Coverack, and discover the geology that lies beneath.
Time & Location
20 Feb 2026, 10:00 GMT
Coverack, Car Park, Coverack, Helston TR12 6TF, UK
About the event
Taking a trip to Coverack is also a journey deep inside the Earth! Here you can traverse the boundary between the Earth’s oceanic crust and mantle, discover the origins of the exotic rocks that make up the Lizard Peninsula, and learn of their journey to where we see them today on the Cornish coast.
What to expect
The Lizard Ophiolite – The breadth of Cornish geology even includes its own ophiolite – a fragment of oceanic crust! Examine rocks that formed deep inside the Earth and stand on the edge of the Earth's interior at the Moho – the boundary between the Earth’s crust and mantle.
The story of serpentine – Discover the origins of the rock that the Lizard is most famous for. Learn about the processes that gave us this popular ornamental stone, and its other uses as a source of industrial minerals.