Step Among the Ancient Stones

of Penwith...

Step back in time with a gentle yet inspiring stroll through the hauntingly beautiful Bronze Age landscape of the Penwith Moors.

Together, we’ll leave the modern day behind and visit the legendary Mên-an-Tol “holed stone” linked to healing and ancient rites, the inscribed Mên Scryfa, and the enchanting Nine Maidens stone circle.

Wandering through a landscape steeped in myth, memory, and ancient knowledge.

Along the way, Carolyn will reveal how the movements of the moon, sun, and stars may have influenced the design, alignment, and purpose of these remarkable monuments, offering a fascinating glimpse into the minds and lives of Cornwall’s earliest communities.

Join us for an afternoon of cosmological talk and curiosity.

Location/ What 3 Words:
bronzer.toffee.shampoos
Distance:
Approximately 2 miles
Terrain:
Easy to moderate in places, covering rough tracks and a gentle hill
Dogs:
Are welcome, but on leads


What to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting muddy

February 14

12:00 pm

- 2:00 pm

tickets: £15 per person

Maximum 20 people

Mên-an-tol

Mên-an-tol layby
Penzance
TR20 8NT
for 11.45 am

Carolyn Kennett

Carolyn Kennett is an archaeoastronomer, writer, and researcher based in West Cornwall.
Her work explores the deep relationship between ancient communities and the skies above them, combining archaeology, astronomy, and landscape study.

Carolyn regularly leads guided walks, lectures, and community projects that bring the ancient landscapes of Cornwall to life through the lens of the stars.

She is the author of Prehistoric Sites of Bodmin Moor, Cosmos and The Moon from Imagination to Discovery: works that delve into astronomy and the prehistoric monuments of Cornwall and beyond, exploring how celestial movements shaped ancient worldviews.

Through her writing and fieldwork, Carolyn invites readers and walkers alike to rediscover the wonder of ancient skies.

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