Site search

Search

Pages

Home Page
Contact Us
Events
Latest News
Jobs at CNL

Hub Pages

About us

Discover the team our mandate and everything we stand for.

Visit the About us hub

Monitoring & Evidence

Our objectives can be achieved through various means such as but not...

Our Vision

The special qualities of the Cornwall AONB are conserved, enhanced and appreciated...

The Management Plan

The Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work...

Cornwall AONB Aims,Policies and Objectives
Forces for Change
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW)

The Management Plan review

This is the first of two consultation and we invite you all...

What is Natural Beauty?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are protected landscapes whose distinctive character and...

Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Through effective Partnership working the protected landscape plays a crucial role in nature recovery, resilience to climate change and conservation of the historic and natural environment, by consideration of four key priorities

Visit the Cornwall National Landscape Priorities hub

Priority-Climate

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time. In January...

Priority-Nature

Set against a backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of the...

Priority-People

Communities in the Cornwall AONB live entirely outside the main towns, within...

Priority-Place

The Cornwall AONB is unique and special. The beauty and character of...

Visitor Hub

Partners & Governance Hub

The hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit the Partners & Governance Hub hub

Executive Board & Governance

The Cornwall AONB is governed by a partnership of 20 organisations

Funders and Project Partners

The role of our funding partners.

Partners & Organisations Directory

The organisations supporting Cornwall National Landscape.

Stakeholder Strategies

We work to influence the shape of forthcoming strategies.

Strategy for Cornwall National Landscape

The Cornwall AONB Strategy in the context of international, national, regional and...

Planning Hub

Our role is to provide Planning, and related, consultations; Consultations on Local Plans and Neighbourhood Development Plans and Pre-application consultations made to Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit the Planning Hub hub

Agriculture & Farming Transition

Supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver...

Development Pressures

The statutory purpose of the designation is to conserve and enhance the...

Landscape-led development

Development within and affecting the Cornwall AONB, should be ‘landscape-led’.

Nature Recovery & Environment Act

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are plans for supporting nature in local...

Planning Responses

The responses we gave to planning matters inside any of our the...

The Cornwall Local Plan

The Cornwall Local Plan contains policies both specific to the designated landscape...

Farmer & Landowner Hub

We are committed to supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place, nature and climate.

Visit the Farmer & Landowner Hub hub

Cornish Hedges

Uniquely different and only found in Cornwall.

Farming the Future

Cornwall National Landscape consists of 75% farmed land.

Woodland & Agroforestry

Cornwall's trees and woodlands provide us with many social, economic and environmental...

Community Hub

Welcome the Community Hub for Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit the Community Hub hub

Learning Hub

Whether you’re exploring coast paths or learning about local heritage, there’s always...

Volunteer Resources

Check out various resources which will help hone your skills

Our Supporters Hub

Visit the Our Supporters Hub hub

Corporate Social Responsibility Hub

We’re asking businesses across Cornwall, to help restore hedges, habitats, and heritage...

Our Charity

Meet the dedicated team behind the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, all...

Cornwall Landscape Grant
Donate
Our Supporters

About us

Discover the team our mandate and everything we stand for.

Visit About us

Monitoring & Evidence

Our objectives can be achieved through various means such as but not limited to, projects, collaborative...

Our Vision

The special qualities of the Cornwall AONB are conserved, enhanced and appreciated by all who live,...

The Management Plan

The Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work and visit the Cornwall...

Cornwall AONB Aims,Policies and Objectives
Forces for Change
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW)

The Management Plan review

This is the first of two consultation and we invite you all to complete the one...

What is Natural Beauty?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are protected landscapes whose distinctive character and natural beauty are so...

Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Through effective Partnership working the protected landscape plays a crucial role in nature recovery, resilience to climate change and conservation of the historic and natural environment, by consideration of four key priorities

Visit Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Priority-Climate

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time. In January 2019, Cornwall Council declared...

Priority-Nature

Set against a backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of the natural world and ecological...

Priority-People

Communities in the Cornwall AONB live entirely outside the main towns, within villages, hamlets and scattered...

Priority-Place

The Cornwall AONB is unique and special. The beauty and character of the AONB is primarily...

Partners & Governance Hub

The hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit Partners & Governance Hub

Executive Board & Governance

The Cornwall AONB is governed by a partnership of 20 organisations

Funders and Project Partners

The role of our funding partners.

Partners & Organisations Directory

The organisations supporting Cornwall National Landscape.

Stakeholder Strategies

We work to influence the shape of forthcoming strategies.

Strategy for Cornwall National Landscape

The Cornwall AONB Strategy in the context of international, national, regional and local priorities and goals.

Planning Hub

Our role is to provide Planning, and related, consultations; Consultations on Local Plans and Neighbourhood Development Plans and Pre-application consultations made to Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit Planning Hub

Agriculture & Farming Transition

Supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place,...

Development Pressures

The statutory purpose of the designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the...

Landscape-led development

Development within and affecting the Cornwall AONB, should be ‘landscape-led’.

Nature Recovery & Environment Act

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are plans for supporting nature in local areas.

Planning Responses

The responses we gave to planning matters inside any of our the areas inside the Cornwall...

The Cornwall Local Plan

The Cornwall Local Plan contains policies both specific to the designated landscape and also wider policies...

Farmer & Landowner Hub

We are committed to supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place, nature and climate.

Visit Farmer & Landowner Hub

Cornish Hedges

Uniquely different and only found in Cornwall.

Farming the Future

Cornwall National Landscape consists of 75% farmed land.

Woodland & Agroforestry

Cornwall's trees and woodlands provide us with many social, economic and environmental functions.

Community Hub

Welcome the Community Hub for Cornwall National Landscape.

Visit Community Hub

Learning Hub

Whether you’re exploring coast paths or learning about local heritage, there’s always something exciting to discover,...

Volunteer Resources

Check out various resources which will help hone your skills

Our Supporters Hub

Visit Our Supporters Hub

Corporate Social Responsibility Hub

We’re asking businesses across Cornwall, to help restore hedges, habitats, and heritage skills.

Our Charity

Meet the dedicated team behind the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, all passionate about conserving and...

Cornwall Landscape Grant
Donate
Our Supporters

1 Designation 12 Sections

01 – Hartland Marsland to Menachurch Point
02 – Pentire Point to Widemouth
03 – The Camel Estuary
04 – Carnewas to Stepper Point
05 – St Agnes
06 – Godrevy to Portreath
07 – West Penwith
08 – South Coast Western
09 – South Coast Central
10 – South Coast Eastern
11 – Rame Head
12 – Bodmin Moor

Our Projects

Farming in Protected Landscapes
The Heart of Natural Beauty
Cornish Hedges
Natural Beauty & The Beast
Dark Skies
A Monumental Improvement
View all Projects

Case Studies

Loveland Community Field
Penpont Farm
Cornwall Farmland Bird Project
Regeneration of Treveddoe Farm
BEAST
Pigshill Wood Restoration
View all Case Studies

News Item

6 March 2026 · Farmer

Peatland Restoration in the South West: A Blueprint for Climate Resilience

Peatland restoration in the South West has been scaled up hugely over the past 5 years. Working in partnership has enabled holistic monitoring, palaeoecological research, planning...

James Richards

Monument Type

Barrow/Cairns

Barrows or cairns are burial mounds made of earth or stones, often marking graves or ceremonial landscapes

Section 09

09 - South Coast Central

Carne Beacon

Dry Tree Barrow

Section 08

08 - South Coast Western

Dry Tree Barrow

Blackcoombe Farm Long Cairn

Section 12

12 - Bodmin Moor

Blackcoombe Farm Long Cairn

Goonhilly Barrows

Section 08

08 - South Coast Western

Goonhilly Barrows

Mount Edgcumbe Barrow

Section 11

11 - Rame Head

Mount Edgcumbe Barrow

St Agnes Beacon

Section 05

05 - St Agnes

St Agnes Beacon

Other Monument Types to Explore

Chapel
3 Monuments

Go to Chapel
Fortification
5 Monuments

Go to Fortification
Funerary
8 Monuments

Go to Funerary
Hillfort
2 Monuments

Go to Hillfort
Megalithic
4 Monuments

Go to Megalithic
Promontory Fort/Cliff Castle
8 Monuments

Go to Promontory Fort/Cliff Castle
Settlement
6 Monuments

Go to Settlement

Footer

Our Vision: A landscape that is inclusive and appreciated by everyone.

Our Mission: Inspire all who live, work and visit to be connected with the landscape.

Website enhanced during the Monumental Improvement project, made possible with thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The website continues to use “AONB” because the current Management Plan is still in effect, and its content cannot be updated until the new Cornwall National Landscape plan is formally adopted.

Facebook Instagram YouTube

Main Menu

Home
Planning Hub
The Management Plan
Contact Us
Case Studies
Planning Response archives
Job Vacancies
Events

Latest Projects

Farming in Protected Landscapes
The Heart of Natural Beauty
Cornish Hedges
Natural Beauty & The Beast
Dark Skies
A Monumental Improvement
Drolla – The Storytelling Bench
Bodmin Moor Hill Farming Project
Give Him a Little Earth
Photography Competition 2024 Winners

Trust Pages

Trust Home
Cornwall Landscape Grant
Our Supporters
Donate

Hub Pages

About us
Cornwall National Landscape Priorities
Visitor Hub
Partners & Governance Hub
Planning Hub
Farmer & Landowner Hub
Community Hub
Our Supporters Hub

© 2026 Cornwall National Landscape. All rights reserved.

Designed & built by