The parish of Illogan sits on the northern edge of west Cornwall, just outside the Camborne-Redruth conurbation and within easy reach of the north coast. Rolling farmland and granite outcrops are punctuated by the remains of 18th–19th century tin and copper mining - engine houses, spoil heaps and shafts that form part of the Cornish mining landscape recognised by UNESCO.
Historically shaped by mining, Illogan still has a strong community identity centred on its parish church, chapels, local pubs and volunteer groups; today the economy is mixed, with agriculture, small businesses and many residents commuting to nearby towns. Heritage trails, coastal access and a distinct Cornish cultural feel make it a place where industrial history and rural village life coexist.
Postcode districts covering Illogan
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 2.4 miles
- Falmouth 11.2 miles
- St. Austell 23.3 miles
- Truro 9.8 miles
- Camborne 2.1 miles
- Newquay 15.1 miles
- Penzance 14.3 miles
- Helston 9.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tolvaddon Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Illogan Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Pool & Tehidy Ward 0.8 miles
- Portreath Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Illogan & Portreath Ward 1.2 miles
- Pool Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill Ward 1.5 miles
- Carn Brea Parish 2 miles
- Camborne Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Camborne Trelowarren Ward 2.2 miles
- Redruth Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Redruth North Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Illogan
TR16 4EL, TR16 4RJ, TR15 3LY, TR16 4ST, TR16 4RY, TR15 3XW, TR14 0TS, TR15 3XG, TR14 0HN … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 18.7 miles
- Exeter International Airport 88.9 miles
- Camborne Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Redruth Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Illogan Ad
- Portreath Arms 1.3 miles
- Penventon Park Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 5.3 miles
- Inn for All Seasons 2.5 miles
- Tricky's Hotel 1.6 miles
- Tyacks Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Pedn Olva 8.9 miles
- The Valley Cottages 5 8.2 miles
- Boskerris Hotel 4 8.6 miles
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 7.1 miles
Schools in Illogan
- Illogan School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 4.5 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- Swanpool Beach Beach 11.6 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 11.7 miles
- Pencalenick Estate 11.9 miles
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 12 miles
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 12.8 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 13 miles
- Crantock Beach Beach 13.4 miles
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 13.9 miles
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 13.9 miles