Porthmeor Cove Guided Geowalk (full-day) Monday 9th June 2025

Porthmeor Cove is on the north Penwith coast between Zennor and Morvah. It is one of the best places to get up close and explore the exquisite detail of the Land’s End Granite. Come along for a proper geoadventure to explore one of the country’s most celebrated geology sites!

What to expect

Cornish Granites – Discover the origins of Cornwall’s most famous rock – granite. You will get your hands on this amazing rock and learn how to identify the minerals and structures within, and discover how tectonic processes influenced their formation.

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.