Loe Bar
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.
Eroding a Hard Rock Coastline – Witness where the unstoppable power of the ocean does battle with the seemingly immovable Cornish coast at this famous location for watching storm waves. Learn how this hard rock coastline is being eroded, and what is being done to manage it.