About this tour
Explore West Cornwall's layered past with Glenys and Chris, a local driver-guide who knows the region intimately. Over 5 to 13 hours (your choice), visit decommissioned tin mines, Bronze Age settlements, standing stones, and tucked-away coastal villages. You'll handle dowsing rods at a stone circle, torch-explore a prehistoric fogou, and hear Cornish stories still alive in the community. The tour bends to your interests—want to add somewhere? They'll reroute. It's just you, no coach crowds, moving at a rhythm that suits.
Highlights
- Dowse at a stone circle with Chris's tuition
- Torch-lit descent into Halligge Fogou, Bronze Age passage
- Abandoned churches including one left to the elements
- Chysauster: deserted Iron Age settlement, still recognisable
- Mining heritage sites across the old tin belt
- Coastal towns, viewpoints, and hidden local finds
- Fully customisable itinerary to match your curiosity
What to expect
You'll travel in a private vehicle with Glenys and Chris, stopping at archaeological sites, heritage landmarks, and viewpoints chosen by you. Some spots demand short walks or modest scrambles; others are roadside discoveries. You'll spend time with torches underground, learn dowsing at the stone circle, and hear oral history woven into each stop. Pace is unhurried—linger at a view, skip something that doesn't grab you, add a detour. Lunch is yours to arrange in one of the seaside towns. Entry fees to major attractions (St Michael's Mount, Chysauster, Pendennis Castle, Geevor Mine) are separate; Chris will advise which suit your interests.
Good to know
Water and torches provided. Bring lunch money or pack a picnic. Wheelchair accessible; pushchairs welcome. Tour length flexes from half-day to full-day depending on stops. Service animals permitted. Book ahead to confirm custom route and duration.
Frequently asked
- How long does Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.) take?
- Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.) runs for approximately 5 hours – 13 hours.
- How much does Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.) cost?
- Prices start from AUD $906 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.) run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.