Altarnun and Stoke Climsland sit in rural east Cornwall on the fringe of Bodmin Moor, a landscape of granite tors, rolling farmland and narrow lanes that draws walkers and nature lovers. Altarnun is best known for its striking parish church - often called the "Cathedral of the Moor" - with fine medieval woodwork and granite architecture, while Stoke Climsland retains a compact village core, manor-house history and a scattering of hamlets and lanes that feel typically Cornish.
The local economy remains largely agricultural with a growing contribution from tourism, small-scale craft and service businesses, and commuters travelling to nearby towns such as Launceston and Plymouth. Community life centres on village halls, pubs and churches, and residents tend to emphasise a strong local identity and practical co‑operation in the face of rural challenges like limited public transport and access to services.
Postcode districts covering Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 19.1 miles
- St. Austell 22.4 miles
- Saltash 14.6 miles
- Bodmin 15.3 miles
- Tavistock 12.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Hill Parish 1.2 miles
- Lewannick Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Linkinhorne Parish 2.6 miles
- South Petherwin Parish 2.6 miles
- Lezant Parish 3.4 miles
- Trewen Parish 3.8 miles
- St. Thomas the Apostle Rural Parish 3.8 miles
- Launceston Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Launceston South Ward 4.7 miles
- Altarnun Parish 4.8 miles
- Withnoe Built-up area 5 miles
- South Hill Parish 5.1 miles
Example postcodes in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
PL17 8LZ, PL15 7NH, PL15 9PU, PL15 7QE, PL15 7QZ, PL15 7PL, PL15 9NX, PL15 7FS, PL15 7JB … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 26.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 45.6 miles
- Liskeard Railway Station 9.3 miles
- Gunnislake Railway Station 10.1 miles
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Schools in Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
- Altarnun Primary School Primary
- Coads Green Primary School Primary
- Lewannick Community Primary School Primary
- South Petherwin Community Primary School Primary
- Stoke Climsland School Primary
- Trekenner Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hingston Down Hill 8.9 miles
- Buckator Beach Beach 13.8 miles
- Boconnoc Estate 14 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 15 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 16 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 17 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 17.5 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 17.6 miles
- Home Park Stadium 17.9 miles
- Lansallos Beach Beach 18.3 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 18.6 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 19.1 miles