Grade-Ruan is a small, rural civil parish on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, where rolling farmland meets a rugged Atlantic coast. The parish includes the tiny settlements of Ruan Minor and Ruan Major and the picturesque fishing cove of Cadgwith, with dramatic cliffs, sheltered inlets and areas of heath that contribute to the local sense of remoteness and scenic value.
Historically shaped by farming and the sea, the local economy mixes small-scale fishing and agriculture with a steady slice of seasonal tourism; Cadgwith retains thatched cottages and a strong maritime heritage. Socially the community is small and closely knit, centred on village life, parish churches and events that reflect a long-standing coastal culture and a landscape that draws walkers and wildlife lovers.
Postcode districts covering Grade-Ruan
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 16 miles
- Falmouth 11.4 miles
- Truro 18.8 miles
- Camborne 15.3 miles
- Penzance 17.6 miles
- Helston 7.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ruan Minor Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Mullion & St. Keverne Ward 1.4 miles
- Landewednack Parish 2 miles
- Lizard Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Mullion Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Cury Parish 4.1 miles
- Coverack Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Mawgan-in-Meneage Parish 4.7 miles
- Gunwalloe Parish 4.8 miles
- St. Martin-in-Meneage Parish 4.9 miles
- Mawgan Built-up area 5.1 miles
- St. Keverne Built-up area 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Grade-Ruan
TR12 7JN, TR12 7NB, TR12 7JJ, TR12 7LZ, TR12 7LX, TR12 7GF, TR12 7AU, TR12 7LW, TR12 7LL … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 31.4 miles
- Exeter International Airport 93.2 miles
- Penmere Railway Station 11.2 miles
- Falmouth Town Railway Station 11.5 miles
Hotels near Grade-Ruan Ad
- Housel Bay Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa 4 3.1 miles
- The Bay Hotel 4.4 miles
- Polurrian on the Lizard 4 3 miles
- The Top House Inn 4 2.5 miles
- Mounts Bay Inn 2.8 miles
- Trelawne Hotel 3 9 miles
- Hotel Meudon 4 8.8 miles
- Penmorvah Manor Hotel 3 10 miles
Schools in Grade-Ruan
- Grade-Ruan C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 3.1 miles
- Swanpool Beach Beach 10.8 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 11.2 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 13.1 miles
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 17 miles
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 17.2 miles
- Penwith College College 17.7 miles
- Pendower Beach 17.8 miles
- Merry Maidens Archaeological site 18.1 miles
- Pencalenick Estate 19.8 miles
- Boscawen-un Stone Circle Archaeological site 19.9 miles