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6 Things to do in Madron That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Madron, United Kingdom including Lanyon Quoit, Madron Well, Men-an-tol, Nine Maidens, St Maddern Church, Kernow Kayak Hire.
1. Lanyon Quoit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Believed to be a burial chamber or a mausoleum from prehistoric times, this well-known Cornish quoit collapsed during a storm in 1815, breaking some stones, and was re-erected several years later.
Reviewed By Y468WYpaulr - Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Firstly, apologies for the title. I couldn't help myself. But I'm not joking about the impression this weathered stone structure makes. I suppose it's merely the product of a fertile and romantic imagination but it seems, to me, to radiate an atmosphere evoking times long past and customs obscured by the intervening ages. Quite a feat for a simple structure of four balancing stones, not much taller than me. The setting helps, of course, with the wind-swept landscape of the Land's End Peninsula, the overgrown stone-centred hedgerowss, the heathery moorland backdrop and the remains of an old tin mine on the horizon. We arrived as the sun set below a blanket of mackerel sky which made for some striking photographs. Like many of the ancient sites around, the quoit takes some finding. The postal code takes you to a nearby farm, there are no signs, maps are misleading and there is only a tiny layby to park in, next to a stone stile in the hedgerow - easy to miss. To make things worse, the quoit, being not much higher than the hedgerows, is not visible from the road from most angles. We drove past it twice before suddely catching a glimpse. It's well worth persevering for, though. Other local sites are larger and more complex but none have as commanding a presence. Obviously, this is free to visit at any time.
2. Madron Well
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By DenJayne - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Decided to find Madron Well. We parked cars at the church and walked up through the village towards the Carn and onto Madron Wishing Well. Our walk took in buzzards and kites arobatic displays and then we reached the path to St Madron Well. A squelchy, muddy, dirty path took as to the well. Due to the rain the well was flooded. So we back tracked to the wishing tree and well. Quite a spiritual place. Onto the small St Madron chapel. Good muddy walk enjoyed by us all regardless of how mucky we all were
3. Men-an-tol
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By AliandMark32 - Nancledra, United Kingdom
Easy parking starts this walk off well! A slight incline uphill along a wide track leads to Men-an-tol and then on to great views over St Michael's Mount.
4. Nine Maidens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By flitfly
wild windswept ancient moorland, bronze and iron age stone circles and remains. walk among the gorse and bracken, stunning views of the north coast, carn galva, and the ocean.
5. St Maddern Church
6. Kernow Kayak Hire
Hire a Kayak and explore… Hire a kayak and explore uncharted coves and isolated beaches, enter smugglers caves, fish over sunken wrecks or simply paddle out from one of Cornwall’s iconic beaches. Our family run business is unique in its ability to deliver Kayaks to your chosen destination, whether for a family day out or a solo fishing expedition, we have what you need.
