Sentinal Plaque dating from 1987
Cape Cornwall is one of the most westerly points in Cornwall. It is unusual in being the only cape in the UK.
At Cape Cornwall there is a sentinal on the top of the peak that can be reached on foot. There are two paths to the top, one relatively easy and long, the second shorter but steeper. The latter may be shorter but is not for the faint hearted. Around the front of the sentinal is seating.
From this high point there are fabulous views; Kendijack, an offshore lighthouse and St Helen's Oratory.
There are the remains of an old chapel, St Helen's Oratory. The site has been used since Roman times, and here was found an ancient chi-rho cross. This was sadly lost, due to a vicar throwing it down a well.
Sentinal Plaque dating from 1987
Cape Cornwall is one of the most westerly points in Cornwall. It is unusual in being the only cape in the UK.
At Cape Cornwall there is a sentinal on the top of the peak that can be reached on foot. There are two paths to the top, one relatively easy and long, the second shorter but steeper. The latter may be shorter but is not for the faint hearted. Around the front of the sentinal is seating.
From this high point there are fabulous views; Kendijack, an offshore lighthouse and St Helen's Oratory.
There are the remains of an old chapel, St Helen's Oratory. The site has been used since Roman times, and here was found an ancient chi-rho cross. This was sadly lost, due to a vicar throwing it down a well.