Three Centuries of Defence - Maker Heights Fortifications Tour
The Visitors Centre, Maker Heights, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1LA
A guided walk around a series of defensive positions dating from WWII back to the 18th Century. The tour will be led by local expert John Manley and cover the positions known as Redoubts 3, 4, and 5 built into the hills and woodland of the Rame Peninsula Area of Natural Beauty. The walk will take place over rural footpaths, woodland, and hills, so stout footwear is required and attendees must be physically fit.
Numbers are capped at 25 people per tour. The Redoubts are old military structures and attendees will be required to wear suitable clothing and join the tour at their own risk.
‘Acceptance of Risk’ forms must be completed by all participating adults (16 & above) in advance of attending a tour. All children under the age of 16 must be escorted by an adult.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1030: meet at Visitors Centre, Barrack Block
Location & directions
The Visitors Centre, Maker Heights, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1LA
- Directions:
- The tour begins at the Visitors Centre on the Barrack Block, on reaching Maker Heights leave your car in the carpark next to the green Nissen Huts and walk towards the old buildings to find the Visitors Centre.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- To book please email.
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
The walks take place through woodland and rough ground, stout footwear is essential and guests must be physically fit.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
