History Walks in Cornwall

Many of Cornwall's churches date from medieval times, often with a Victorian restoration

Many Holy Wells are pre-Christian sacred springs that have been elaborated with stone structures over the centuries

Relics from the Iron Age, Bronze Age and Stone Age are often found on areas of high ground

Relics of both surface quarrying and deep mining are an iconic part of Cornwall's landscape

Walks that include English Heritage sites in Cornwall, where a visit can be combined with the walk

Walks that visit monuments managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust

Sheltered river valleys formed natural harbours used by medieval fishermen, and evolved into fishing villages

Navigation aids warning of treacherous reefs form prominent landmarks along the coast path

There are several beaches where wrecks are exposed at low tide, often more so after winter storms