ancient ruins
Wheal Coates
A ruined tin mine engine house perched on the cliff at St Agnes, one of Cornwall's most photographed industrial landmarks.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Camborne
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Camborne
Camborne works well as a base: 10 minutes from Four Lanes, 19km from B3306 St Ives to Land's End.
Camborne is in England, United Kingdom, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Four Lanes, about 4 km away.
Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn [ˈkamːbrɔnː] , meaning "crooked hill") is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 23,831 and the population of the built-up area was 20,450. The town lies about 2 miles (3 km) inland, but the northern boundary of the parish is theRead more
coast, including Hell's Mouth and Deadman's Cove. The coast is followed by the South West Coast Path. As well as Camborne itself, the parish also includes a number of hamlets.
Camborne was formerly one of the most significant tin-mining areas in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Camborne?
Within an hour or so of Camborne: Wheal Coates (11 km), St Agnes Head (12 km), St Ives (13 km), Tate St Ives (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Camborne?
The nearest famous roads are B3306 St Ives to Land's End, Atlantic Highway (A39) and B3212 across Dartmoor.
Where is Camborne?
Camborne is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Four Lanes.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,450
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.2131, -5.2973
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Camborne
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
St Agnes Head
A cliff-top headland on Cornwall's north coast with ruined engine houses of the tin mining World Heritage Site along the shore.
12 km · about 25 min drive
beach
St Ives
Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Tate St Ives
Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.
13 km · about 25 min drive
castle
St Michael's Mount
Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.
17 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
B3306 St Ives to Land's End
A narrow granite-walled road along Cornwall's wild north-west coast past Zennor and Pendeen, slow but stunning.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
St Mawes
A sheltered sailing village on the Roseland peninsula, guarded by Henry VIII's clover-leaf artillery fort.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Mousehole
A tightly built granite fishing village near Penzance with a horseshoe harbour, famed for its Christmas lights.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Camborne
- Right hereSt Agnes HeadA cliff-top headland on Cornwall's north coast with ruined engine houses of the tin mining World Heritage Site along the shore.
- 19 kmB3306 St Ives to Land's EndA narrow granite-walled road along Cornwall's wild north-west coast past Zennor and Pendeen, slow but stunning.
- 30 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
- 31 kmCape CornwallA rugged headland near St Just, once thought to be England's most south-westerly point, topped by a former mine chimney.
- 34 kmLand's EndThe most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.
- 35 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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