Halliggye

Halliggye is a fogou, which is a Cornish word for a cave. This is an underground passage constructed from the late Iron Age and early Roman periods. Their function is not clear, but they could have had a religious significance or have been used as a refuge or for storage. They were an underground dry stone structure similar to the earth houses found in Scotland. The Halliggye fogou is on the western slopes of a hill which overlooks the Helford River. The fogou is a winter hibernation site for Horseshoe bats and access is restricted to April until September. The site is in the Trelowarren Estate which is south from Gweek and Mawgan and a small entry fee is requested. It can be reached from the main car park or from a lay-by which is north of the fogou.