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Praa Sands Guided Geowalk (half-day) Wednesday 9th July 2025
Wed 09 Jul
|Praa Sands
Explore the spectacular coastline around Praa Sands, and discover the geology that lies beneath.
Time & Location
09 Jul 2025, 10:00 BST
Praa Sands, Praa Sands, Penzance TR20 9TG, UK
About the event
Let’s wander along the stunning beach at Praa Sands and explore 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.