The area around Pool and Tehidy sits on the western edge of the former mining heartland in Cornwall, close to the larger settlements of Camborne and Redruth. Its landscape is a mix of suburban ribbon development, patches of woodland and parkland and quick access to the north Cornish coast, with Tehidy Country Park providing extensive walks, lakes and restored estate grounds popular with families and dog-walkers.
Historically shaped by 19th-century mining and the fortunes of local gentry, the locality has shifted towards light industry, distribution and retail alongside a commuter population, while retaining a strong community feel with activity in local halls and sports clubs. The juxtaposition of industrial estates and the tranquil park makes the place notable for its combination of industrial heritage and accessible green space.
Postcode districts covering Pool & Tehidy
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 2.1 miles
- Falmouth 10.6 miles
- St. Austell 23.3 miles
- Truro 9.6 miles
- Camborne 1.5 miles
- Newquay 15.6 miles
- Penzance 14.2 miles
- Helston 8.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tolvaddon Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Pool Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill Ward 0.9 miles
- Illogan Built-up area 1 mile
- Carn Brea Parish 1.3 miles
- Camborne Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Camborne Trelowarren Ward 1.6 miles
- Illogan & Portreath Ward 1.7 miles
- Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon Ward 1.9 miles
- Portreath Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Redruth Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Redruth South Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Pool & Tehidy
TR15 3QE, TR14 0EN, TR15 3FF, TR15 3AQ, TR15 3DS, TR15 3NL, TR15 3EJ, TR15 3QB, TR14 0GL … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 19 miles
- Exeter International Airport 89 miles
- Camborne Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Redruth Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Pool & Tehidy Ad
- Portreath Arms 2.1 miles
- Penventon Park Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- Inn for All Seasons 2.4 miles
- Tyacks Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- The Valley Cottages 5 7.8 miles
- Townhouse Rooms 4 10 miles
- Pedn Olva 9 miles
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Boskerris Hotel 4 8.7 miles
Schools in Pool & Tehidy
- Pool Academy Secondary
- Treloweth Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 5.1 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 9.7 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 9.7 miles
- Swanpool Beach Beach 10.9 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 11 miles
- Pencalenick Estate 11.7 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 12.4 miles
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 12.5 miles
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 13.4 miles
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 13.7 miles
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 13.7 miles
- Crantock Beach Beach 13.9 miles