Welcome to Mithian Downs

Mithian Downs is a beautiful area located in Cornwall, England. It is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and scenic place to visit. The area is known for its rolling hills, lush greenery, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding in the area, as well as exploring the local villages and towns.

One of the most popular attractions in Mithian Downs is the St. Agnes Beacon. This historic landmark is a hilltop fort that dates back to the Iron Age. Visitors can climb to the top of the beacon and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to several other historic sites, including the Wheal Coates Tin Mine and the Chapel Porth Beach.

Mithian Downs is also known for its vibrant local culture. The area is home to several festivals and events throughout the year, including the St. Agnes Carnival and the Mithian Village Fete. Visitors can also enjoy local cuisine at the many restaurants and cafes in the area, which offer a range of traditional Cornish dishes. Overall, Mithian Downs is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rich culture of Cornwall.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mithian School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Garbett	Buckshead St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0XW 01872552711 School Website
St Agnes Ace Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jess Mills	Trelawney Road St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0LZ 01872552648 School Website
Perranporth Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alistair Johnson	Liskey Hill Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0EU 01872572021 School Website
Mount Hawke Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Biddick	Rodda's Road Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8BA 01209890230 School Website
Three Bridges Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Smith	Kea Downs Road Blackwater Truro Cornwall TR4 8EG 1872561010 School Website
Blackwater Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Evey Evison	North Hill Blackwater Truro Cornwall TR4 8ES 1872560570 School Website
Goonhavern Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mark Lloyd	Goonhavern Truro Cornwall TR4 9QD 01872573311 School Website
Chacewater Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Hick	Church Hill Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8PZ 1872560302 School Website
Oak Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Stockton	Truro Business Park Threemilestone Truro Cornwall TR4 9NH 1872264221 School Website
Shortlanesend Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chad Wilson	Northey Close Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DA 01872276372

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 6.04 Miles

Truro Station Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HH 6.14 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 7.73 Miles

Newquay Station Parade, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NF 8.25 Miles

Camborne Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SR 8.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carla's Cars 07516 071307 Fern Hill, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0XW 0.17 Miles
St Agnes Taxis 01872 553795 Peterville, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0QU 1.00 Miles
1St Cornish Taxi Co 0800 074 8481 Wrinklers Farm, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0PZ 1.26 Miles
Atlantic Taxis 01872 572126 2 Boscawen Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EW 2.23 Miles
Truro Taxi Cab Co 01872 321321 31 Bosvean Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DX 4.59 Miles
Apollo Taxis 01872 225858 99 Polstain Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DB 4.70 Miles
4040 Taxis 01209 314040 W Cornwall Enterprise Centre, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 5.28 Miles
Jims Cabs 01209 314800 Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 5.28 Miles
Spikes Taxis 0800 028 6009 15 Valley View Drive, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UL 5.57 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Truro 01872 275981 33 Malabar Rd, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3NU 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Agnes Surgery 01872 553881	St.Agnes Surgery Pengarth Road St.Agnes Cornwall TR5 0TN
Perranporth Surgery 01872 572255	The Perranporth Surgery Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0PS
Mount Hawke	The Surgery Short Cross Road Mount Hawke Truro Cornwall TR4 8UE
Mount Hawke - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Surgery Short Cross Road Mount Hawke Truro TR4 8UE
Mount Hawke - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Surgery Short Cross Road Mount Hawke Truro TR4 8UE

Local Stores

Red House - Perranporth
1 Boscawen Road
Perranporth
Cornwall
TR6 0EW
01872 573086
Store Website
2.30 miles

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SPAR St Agnes
57a Vicarage road
St Agnes
TR5 0TH
01872 552309
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Agnes Veterinary Clinic
12 Churchtown St. Agnes Truro Cornwall TR5 0QP 01872 554456 admin@stclements.co.uk 1.16 miles

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St Clement Vet / Peregrine Vet Centres Ltd
36A St Pirans Road Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0BJ 01872 572572 stclementrequests@gmail.com 2.36 miles

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Cvets Cornwall Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
The Old Dairy Penstraze Truro Cornwall TR4 8PN 01872 560952 cvets@hotmail.com Website 3.12 miles
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Edhen Veterinary Surgery
Edhen Kernyk House Church Road Shortlanesend Truro Cornwall TR4 9DD admin@edhenvets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles

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Companion Care (Truro) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Treliske Retail Park Tresawls Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3LN 01872 266 002 truro@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.96 miles
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Cornwall Animal Hospital
Treleigh Cottage Treleigh Redruth Cornwall TR16 4AY 01209 313214 cahclinical@aol.com Website 5.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.40 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.

Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay Is A Two-Mile Stretch Of Golden Sand On The North Cornish Coast, Two Miles From Newquay. A Favourite With Surfers And People Flying Kites (Which Drove My Dog Crazy - Big Multi-Coloured Birds In The Sky!) It Is Dog-Friendly All Year Round. Jame Oliver Has A Restaurant Overlooking The Beach (Probably Not Dog-Friendly, I Don't Know). But The Beach Hut, Which Is Adjacent To The Sand, Is Very Dog-Friendly And Serves Locally Caught Mussels And Very Fine Hamburgers. I Visited In April But I Imagine This Place Gets Mobbed In August. Watergate Rd Newquay Lancashire TR8 4AA 10.66 miles

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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 13.51 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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Porth Kidney
Church Rd 14.45 miles Park Near To St Uny Lelant Church, On Street And Free. But Popular In Summer. Also Check The Tides - This Walk Really Comes Into Its Own At Low Tide

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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 14.72 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 15.86 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.

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