Base slab of a medieval wayside cross, 110m west of the Merry Maidens stone circle
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Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🍄Fungi
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.06492, -5.59047
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Robin
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Robin
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Peregrine, Robin, Wren +71 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Grey Seal, Common Dolphin, Common Porpoise +22 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍄Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — King Alfred's Cakes, Violet Bramble Rust, Common Earthball +23 more · last seen 2024
Varies
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Golden Dot, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Marmalade Hoverfly +72 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bramble, Foxglove, Ivy +144 more · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 23: Sennen Cove to Lamorna)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 24: Lamorna to Marazion)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
27 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route▾
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route84 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 84 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route105 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route820 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 820 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route92 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 92 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
West Kernow Way Part 1Mountain bike route▾
West Kernow Way: Logan Rock detourMountain bike route▾
Detour off the main route which has steep, narrow single track with boulder steps.
Named route
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Stone Stile, Merry Maidens Stone Circle
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