North Hill is a small, rural parish in north‑east Cornwall, England, set on granite countryside at the fringes of Bodmin Moor and within easy reach of Launceston. The area is characterised by hedged fields, scattered stone cottages and narrow lanes, giving it a quietly picturesque feel that suits walkers and anyone looking to escape busier tourist spots.
Historically the parish retains a medieval church and other traditional buildings, and its economy is still largely shaped by agriculture and small‑scale local enterprises, alongside residents who commute to nearby towns. Social life centres on village events, a village hall and local gatherings, so it remains a close‑knit community with a strong sense of rural continuity.
Postcode districts covering North Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 19 miles30.6 km
- St. Austell 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Saltash 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Bodmin 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Tavistock 13.2 miles21.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Altarnun & Stoke Climsland Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Linkinhorne Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lewannick Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- South Petherwin Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Altarnun Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Lezant Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Trewen Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Pensilva Built-up area 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Darite Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- South Hill Parish 4.9 miles8 km
- St. Thomas the Apostle Rural Parish 5 miles8 km
- St. Cleer Built-up area 5.4 miles8.8 km
Example postcodes in North Hill
PL15 7LU, PL15 7NT, PL15 7LX, PL15 7NS, PL15 7GD, PL15 7LZ, PL15 7PQ, PL15 7NR, PL15 7QJ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 25.7 miles41.4 km
- Exeter International Airport 46.6 miles75 km
- Liskeard Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Menheniot Railway Station 9.6 miles15.5 km
Hotels near North Hill Ad
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Eagle House Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- Elnor Guest House 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hotel Endsleigh 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Arundell 8.8 miles14.2 km
- St. Mellion Estate 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in North Hill
- Coads Green Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hingston Down Hill 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Boconnoc Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Antony Estate Estate 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Tregantle Beach Beach 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Home Park Stadium 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 18 miles29 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 18.7 miles30.2 km