Chun Downs prehistoric landscape complex, incorporating Chun Cromlech, Chun Castle, and barrow 200yds (180m) SW of Chun Farm
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.14773, -5.63584
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
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Wren
- 🌳Ancient woodland 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
- 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Wren
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
10 activitiesAncient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Wren, Stonechat +81 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
Bluebell walks
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Wren, Stonechat +81 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 21: St Ives to Pendeen)Walking route▾
South West Coast Path (Section 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove)Walking route▾
🚵Mountain biking
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
West Kernow Way Part 2Mountain bike route▾
🐴Horse riding
▾3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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