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Ponsanooth

Built-up area in Cornwall, England

Coordinates:50.197, -5.143
OS grid ref:SW 75 37
Population:967

Ponsanooth is a small village in Cornwall, England, lying roughly between Falmouth and Redruth. Set in rolling countryside on the edge of the old mining district, its history has been shaped by tin and copper working as well as traditional farming, giving the village a quietly rugged character.

Today Ponsanooth is largely residential with a close-knit community centred on a village hall, a local pub and occasional events; many people commute to nearby towns such as Falmouth or Truro. It attracts walkers and visitors who enjoy quiet lanes, hedgerows and straightforward access to Cornwall’s coastal scenery.

Postcode districts covering Ponsanooth

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport 18 miles29 km
  • Airport Exeter International Airport 84.6 miles136.2 km
  • Railway station Perranwell Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
  • Railway station Penryn Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km

Local points of interest

  • Swanpool Beach Beach 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Gylly Beach Beach 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 6 miles9.7 km
  • Pencalenick Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Chapel Porth Beach Beach 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Pendower Beach 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Perranporth Beach Beach 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Mullion Harbour Harbour 13.6 miles21.8 km
  • Holywell Bay Beach Beach 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Poly Joke Beach Beach 14.4 miles23.1 km
  • Lane Theatre Theatre 14.6 miles23.5 km

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