A 50-foot-tall (15.2 m) granite monument built in 1892 to commemorate the life of John Knill, a local mayor and philanthropist.
Very windy but gorgeous place and wonderful 360 views
I've been visiting this monument for around 35 years now as John Knill is a descendant, so it's kinda seen as our family monument. It can be seen from many places miles away but is definitely worth a trip up as the views are spectacular. You can actually seen both coasts of Cornwall from up there, and actually if you have a drone take it up a bit and you will see St.Michael's Mount!! Every 5 years there is the Knill Festival of which I've been to a few times in the late 80's as early 90's a young lad, frankly they were a bit weird from what I remember! If you're interested in the history I know the St.Ives Museum had an area dedicated to it.
Interesting monument that is visible from miles around, worth a small detour if you are walking nearby. Be sure to read the sign board and look up the history (not find where Knill is really buried, and what happens here once every 5 years for the last 200+ years). Amazing views. Note that the paths to it are quite uneven and narrow.
Love this place! Views are just spectacular I tell you! You can see all over St Ives Bay on one side and then over to Penzance on the other! Be sure to wear appropriate footwear though - it can get very muddy. Perfect place to meet with a friend socially distanced too
What a fabulous place for a lovely view and a quiet hike too. Very picturesque and so good to see Carbis Bay from the top
This was a nice Sunday afternoon stroll up the hill the Knill's Monument. We parked in Steeple Lane, Carbis Bay because we wanted a longer walk although there is parking further up the hill. We decided to explorer the paths through the woodland nature reserve and gradually made our way up Worvas hill to the monument. It was an easy climb & walk and there are other paths which lead directly to the road which can be seen on google maps.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Very windy but gorgeous place and wonderful 360 views
I've been visiting this monument for around 35 years now as John Knill is a descendant, so it's kinda seen as our family monument. It can be seen from many places miles away but is definitely worth a trip up as the views are spectacular. You can actually seen both coasts of Cornwall from up there, and actually if you have a drone take it up a bit and you will see St.Michael's Mount!! Every 5 years there is the Knill Festival of which I've been to a few times in the late 80's as early 90's a young lad, frankly they were a bit weird from what I remember! If you're interested in the history I know the St.Ives Museum had an area dedicated to it.
Interesting monument that is visible from miles around, worth a small detour if you are walking nearby. Be sure to read the sign board and look up the history (not find where Knill is really buried, and what happens here once every 5 years for the last 200+ years). Amazing views. Note that the paths to it are quite uneven and narrow.
Love this place! Views are just spectacular I tell you! You can see all over St Ives Bay on one side and then over to Penzance on the other! Be sure to wear appropriate footwear though - it can get very muddy. Perfect place to meet with a friend socially distanced too
What a fabulous place for a lovely view and a quiet hike too. Very picturesque and so good to see Carbis Bay from the top
This was a nice Sunday afternoon stroll up the hill the Knill's Monument. We parked in Steeple Lane, Carbis Bay because we wanted a longer walk although there is parking further up the hill. We decided to explorer the paths through the woodland nature reserve and gradually made our way up Worvas hill to the monument. It was an easy climb & walk and there are other paths which lead directly to the road which can be seen on google maps.
