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 miles3.4 km
- Falmouth 10.6 miles17 km
- St. Austell 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Truro 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Camborne 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Newquay 15.6 miles25 km
- Penzance 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Helston 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Tolvaddon Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Pool Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Illogan Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Carn Brea Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Camborne Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Camborne Trelowarren Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Illogan & Portreath Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Portreath Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Redruth Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Redruth South Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Pool & Tehidy
TR15 3SF, TR15 3RS, TR15 3JT, TR15 3RH, TR14 0EJ, TR15 3PS, TR15 3NS, TR15 3ET, TR15 3SQ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 19 miles30.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 89 miles143.2 km
- Camborne Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Redruth Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Pool & Tehidy Ad
- Portreath Arms 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Penventon Park Hotel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Inn for All Seasons 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Tyacks Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Valley Cottages 5 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Townhouse Rooms 4 10 miles16 km
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Pedn Olva 9 miles14.5 km
- Boskerris Hotel 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
Schools in Pool & Tehidy
- Pool Academy Secondary
- Treloweth Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Swanpool Beach Beach 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Gylly Beach Beach 11 miles17.8 km
- Pencalenick Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 12.4 miles20 km
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Crantock Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km