Hore Stone

There's a weathered granite stone standing alone on the moorland above Looe, and it's been there since Bronze Age times - possibly marking a burial or territorial boundary, though honestly nobody's entirely sure. The Hore Stone sits on open moorland with proper views across the Cornish landscape, and it's the sort of place you'll stumble upon if you're walking the coastal paths or exploring inland from the coast.

It's not a grand monument or anything. The stone itself is unassuming - a jagged chunk of granite that's become smoothed by centuries. What makes it worth the detour is the walk to reach it and the sense of stepping into something genuinely ancient. You're not paying entrance fees or queuing; you're just hiking across moorland as people have done for thousands of years.

Walkers will appreciate the straightforward access and the wider moorland rambles nearby. Families with older kids might enjoy it as part of a longer coastal walk from Looe itself, though younger ones could find it a bit underwhelming on its own - it's more about the journey than the destination. History types will get a kick out of the Bronze Age angle, even if the specifics remain mysterious.

If you're staying at Lydcott Glamping five miles away, this makes a solid morning walk before heading to the coast. Allow an hour for the walk and time to potter about. Best visited when the weather's clear - moorland fog rather diminishes the appeal.