Our first stop in Cornwall was the delightful seaside village of Fowey, which offered a comfortable mix of shops, holiday cottages and magnificent coastal walks. The weather here in October was quite unpredictable, with alternating periods of ‘Scattered Showers and Sunny Spells’ dominating the forecasts. On the grim days we were offered wonderfully dramatic skies and on the sunny days the streets were filled with day trippers soaking up the last sunny days of autumn. So, taking advantage of the sunny days, we opted for walks along the spectacular coastal footpaths.
On route to Penzance, our next destination after Fowey, we found ourselves exploring the surrounding hills where we discovered several interesting Neolithic sites. Dating back to 2500 BC, the Lanyon Quoit consists of a large flat stone supported by three upright stones. Known as a Dolmen, this stone construction was once part of the supporting structure of an earthen burial chamber or Barrow.
Our next Neolithic site, Men-an-Tol, required a bit of effort marching along a muddy tractor route. We eventually reached the unusual stone circle placed within a ring of stones. Legends suggest that passing your body through the circle will cure an illness or impart fertility.
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