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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Redruth
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Redruth
Redruth works well as a base: 5 minutes from Four Lanes, 8km from Wheal Coates.
Redruth is in England, United Kingdom, with about 43,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Four Lanes, about 4 km away.
Redruth ( rə-DROOTH, Cornish: Resrudh [ˈrɛzryːð] , meaning red ford) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. It lies approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Truro, 12 miles (19 km) east of St Ives, 18 miles (29 km) north-east of Penzance and 11 miles (18 km) north-west of Falmouth. At the 2021 census, theRead more
population of the parish was 15,626 and the population of the built-up area was 15,455.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Redruth?
Within an hour or so of Redruth: Wheal Coates (8 km), St Agnes Head (9 km), St Mawes (17 km), St Ives (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Redruth?
The nearest famous roads are B3306 St Ives to Land's End, Atlantic Highway (A39) and B3212 across Dartmoor.
Where is Redruth?
Redruth is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Four Lanes.
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- Population
- 42,690
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.2332, -5.2243
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 Redruth
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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
St Mawes
A sheltered sailing village on the Roseland peninsula, guarded by Henry VIII's clover-leaf artillery fort.
17 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick
Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.
19 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Holywell Bay
A wide dune-backed surfing beach with the Gull Rocks offshore, used as a filming location for Poldark.
19 km · about 20 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Redruth
- 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.
- 25 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.
- 31 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
- 31 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
- 32 kmPark HeadA National Trust headland just north of Bedruthan Steps with wide views over the stacks and the Atlantic.
- 36 kmCape CornwallA rugged headland near St Just, once thought to be England's most south-westerly point, topped by a former mine chimney.
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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