Iron Age to Romano-British fogou on northern Peninnis Head, 170m south of Carn Gwavel Farm, St Mary's
Plan your visit
Getting here
49.91181, -6.30610
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black Redstart and House Sparrow
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black Redstart and House Sparrow
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
6 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black Redstart, House Sparrow, Starling +90 more · last seen 2025
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Black Redstart, House Sparrow, Starling +90 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Water Measurer, Lagria hirta · last seen 2025
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Wildlife to spot
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Facilities
Parking
7 nearby · 164m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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