Praa Sands and Rinsey Guided Geowalk (full-day) Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Tue 22 Jul
|Praa Sands and Rinsey
Explore the spectacular coastline around Praa Sands and Rinsey, and discover the geology that lies beneath.
Time & Location
22 Jul 2025, 10:00 BST
Praa Sands and Rinsey, Praa Sands, Penzance TR20 9TG, UK
About the event
Let’s wander along the stunning coastline between Praa Sands and Rinsey, exploring an array of amazing geological stories! Discover the origins of Cornwall’s most famous rock – granite, learn how the geological record tells us of a dynamic climate, and witness our relationship with an ever-evolving landscape.
What to expect
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 their evolution gave Cornwall such mineral riches.
Climate Change Through Time – Discover a 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 our future.