Loe Bar Guided Geowalk (half-day) Saturday 3rd May 2025

Traverse the spectacular coastline around Loe Bar and Porthleven in south Cornwall, and explore Cornwall's dynamic geological story of plate tectonics. Discover amazing structures in the rock, and learn how they tell us about when Cornwall was once at the centre of a giant mountain range.

What to expect

Cornwall’s tectonic story – Experience the impact of global tectonics that moulded the dynamic Cornish landscape around us. Discover structures in the rocks and learn how the shape of the land gives up its secrets for changing tectonics through time.

Climate Change Through Time – Discover the changing climate through Cornwall’s recent geological history, how this has shaped the landscape today, and what we can learn about how this may impact the county’s future.