At the entrance to the village of St Keverne stands a statue of An Gof, the blacksmith, and Thomas Flamank from Bodmin. The Cornish Rebellion of 1497 began in St Keverne. The statue and the event provide two concrete reference points in the village’s history: named figures at the village entrance and a historical event with a specific year.
Coastal and Inland Paths
Dean Point and Quarries are part of the “Coverack to Porthoustock” Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), designated for its geology and wildlife. The designation brings both subjects together in a clearly defined natural-history area, offering a distinct perspective on the landscape alongside the walking routes. For travellers interested in geology and wildlife, this is a specific point of interest.
The “Porthoustock & St Keverne” walk follows quiet minor roads, quarry tracks, and coastal and inland paths. Its mix of roads, quarry tracks, and paths both along the coast and inland gives the route more variety than a purely coastal walk.
At Roskilly’s, visitors are offered more than a mile of free walking paths beside ponds, across meadows, and through woodland. By comparison, the description here focuses on route length and landscape features; the “Porthoustock & St Keverne” walk focuses on its mix of different path types. This lets you distinguish between the walking options according to the type of route and landscape you prefer.
History and Protection Status
Trebarveth is a settlement and salt-production site designated as a Scheduled Monument and protected by law. The terms describe different aspects: the settlement and salt production indicate the nature of the site, while Scheduled Monument refers to its designation and protection status. The two designations concern different aspects: the SSSI is designated for its geology and wildlife; at Trebarveth, Scheduled Monument denotes the legal protection status of the settlement and salt-production site. Thus, a designated natural-history area and a protected historic site stand side by side.
St Keverne Methodist Chapel opened in March 1907. Together with the rebellion of 1497, this provides a clearly later historical reference point. More than four centuries lie between the two dates, making it possible to distinguish the historical references chronologically.
Bus Service and August Event
The September 2025 timetable lists bus route 36 as a connection from Truro via Stithians, Porkellis, and Helston to St Keverne. Check current departures before setting off if you plan to use this service.
St Keverne’s Ox Roast takes place annually on the first Wednesday in August. If you plan to travel on bus route 36, align your travel dates with the event day and then check the latest departures.
Discover more destinations: Mevagissey, Leedstown, Marazion, Downderry, Landrake, North Hill, Saint Neot, Helston
For the broader travel overview: Cornwall.
