Welcome to Edgcumbe

Edgcumbe is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the south coast of Cornwall, near the town of Torpoint. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with stunning views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Edgcumbe House and Gardens, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Edgcumbe House and Gardens is a historic building that dates back to the 16th century. The house was built by the Edgcumbe family, who were one of the most prominent families in Cornwall at the time. The house is now open to the public and visitors can explore the beautiful gardens and grounds, which are home to a variety of rare plants and trees. The house also contains a number of interesting exhibits, including a collection of antique furniture and paintings.

The village of Edgcumbe is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are always made to feel at home. The village is also a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of scenic trails and paths to explore. Overall, Edgcumbe is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying the beauty of the Cornish countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Halwin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lawrence	Porkellis Helston Cornwall TR13 0EG 1209860329 School Website
Constantine Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Smith	Trebarvah Road Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AG 1326340554 School Website
Stithians Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ellie Macquarrie	Church Road Stithians Truro Cornwall TR3 7DH 01209860547 School Website
Wendron Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Oakley	Helston TR13 0PX
Mabe Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Jenkin	Cunningham Park Mabe Penryn Cornwall TR10 9HB 1326372662 School Website
Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Stocker	Nine Maiden Four Lanes Redruth TR16 6ND 01209217046
Penryn Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Hitchens	Treverbyn Rise Penryn TR10 8RA 01326373290 School Website
Penryn College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tamsin Schouten	Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8PZ 01326372379 School Website
Boskenwyn Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Blackburn	Boskenwyn Near Gweek Helston Cornwall TR13 0NG 01326572618 School Website
Kennall Vale School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Chirgwin	Park Crescent Ponsanooth Truro Cornwall TR3 7HY 1872863672 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 3.92 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 4.93 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 5.05 Miles

Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 5.73 Miles

Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 5.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J K Cars 01209 860604 6 Polhigey Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PG 1.65 Miles
Newquay Airport Taxis And Transfers \| J K Cars 0800 820 2000 6 Polhigey Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PG 1.65 Miles
P J Taxis 0800 731 7472 Chilmington House, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BL 2.47 Miles
Trj Limos 07879 016091 Parkengue, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9EP 3.27 Miles
A1 Airport Taxis 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 3.72 Miles
Duchycars 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 3.72 Miles
Connect Cars 01326 377749 61 Woodland Av, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PG 3.72 Miles
Garys Cabs 01326 312470 3 Glen View Flats, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HS 3.73 Miles
Cove Cars 07980 814058 1 Forthcrom, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UN 3.91 Miles
Able Cars 01326 373007 4 Calver Close, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8SG 3.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stithians	The Surgery Crellow Lane Stithians Cornwall TR3 7BA
Constantine Surgery	9 Bowling Green Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AP
Hendra	44 Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BH
Penryn Surgery 01326 372502	The Penryn Surgery Saracen Way Penryn Cornwall TR10 8HX
Lanner	Lanner Surgery Lanner Moor Redruth Cornwall TR16 6HT

Local Stores

Falmouth - Clipper Way
Mongleath Avenue
Boslowick
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4PN
01326 314947
Store Website
4.72 miles

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SPAR Constantine
1-2
Church Square
Constantine
Near Falmouth
TR11 5AW
01326 340394
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 3.69 miles

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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 4.22 miles
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Head &Amp; Head
Veterinary Centre Water-Ma-Trout Helston Cornwall TR13 0LW 01326 572216 accounts@headandhead.co.uk 4.35 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 4.41 miles
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Coast2coast Farm Vets
Unit 6, Plot F Helston Business Park Helston Cornwall TR13 8FZ 01326 314023 admin@coast2coastfarmvets.com Website 4.71 miles

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Vets4pets Falmouth
Inside Pets At Home Ponsharden Roundabout Falmouth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR10 8AB 01326 373030 falmouth@vets4pets.com Website 4.72 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 3.33 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

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Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 4.86 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 5.54 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 7.29 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 8.85 miles

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Mullion Cove
A Moderate, Circular Walk To The Picturesque Fishing Hamlet At Mullion Cove. Mullion Cove On The West Coast Of The Lizard Peninsula Is A Small Sandy Beach, Mostly Covered At High Tide, Beside The Historic Lifeboat Station And Picturesque Mullion Harbour. TR12 7HW 8.86 miles From The A394 At Turnpike Cross, Take The A3083. Follow This Road Down To Penhale, Where You Should Take A Right Onto Meaver Road. Follow This Road Until You Reach Mullion, And The Car Park Is On Your Right.

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