Welcome to Penhalvean

Penhalvean is a small village located in the heart of Cornwall, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Carnmenellis granite plateau, which is known for its rich mineral deposits. The village has a long history of mining, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 18th and 19th centuries when the mining industry was at its peak. Today, Penhalvean is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage.

One of the most notable features of Penhalvean is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, which are perfect for walking and hiking. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to several nature reserves, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds and butterflies.

Despite its small size, Penhalvean has a rich cultural heritage. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the Penhalvean Methodist Chapel, which dates back to the 19th century. The chapel is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. The village also has a strong tradition of music and dance, with several local bands and dance groups performing regularly in the area. Overall, Penhalvean is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in Cornwall's rich history and culture.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 24.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lanner Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Walsh	Lanmoor Estate Lanner Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AZ 1209216346 School Website
Pencoys Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Bonds	Loscombe Road Four Lanes Redruth Cornwall TR16 6RB 1209215203 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
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
Trewirgie Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Callow	Trewirgie Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 2SZ 01209216111 School Website
Trewirgie Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Sargent	Falmouth Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 2QN 01209215238 School Website
St Day And Carharrack Community School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Storey	School Hill Burnwithian St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5LG 01209820456 School Website
Pennoweth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Andrews	Drump Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 1NA 1209215671 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
Redruth School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Craig Bonds	Tolgus Vean Redruth Cornwall TR15 1TA 01209203700 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 2.43 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 3.71 Miles

Camborne Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SR 4.06 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 4.72 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 6.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ril Cars 01209 715715 8 Borgwitha Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6QG 1.40 Miles
Johns Taxis 01209 314007 1 Andrews Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6QD 1.61 Miles
P J Taxis 0800 731 7472 Chilmington House, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BL 1.64 Miles
J K Cars 01209 860604 6 Polhigey Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PG 2.05 Miles
Newquay Airport Taxis And Transfers \| J K Cars 0800 820 2000 6 Polhigey Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PG 2.05 Miles
Alans Cabs 01209 216990 33 Westborne Heights, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2TQ 2.10 Miles
219988 Taxis 01209 219988 The Taxi Rank, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AD 2.39 Miles
K.M Cabs 01209 842200 12A Higher Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AP 2.45 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01209 212117 12 Plain-An-Gwarry, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1HU 2.75 Miles
A1 Airport Taxis 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 2.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Penhalvean Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hendra Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennance Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Menherion Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Lanes Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pencoys Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stithians Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trevarth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southdowns Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lanner	Lanner Surgery Lanner Moor Redruth Cornwall TR16 6HT
Stithians	The Surgery Crellow Lane Stithians Cornwall TR3 7BA
Redruth Health Centre	Redruth Health Office Forth Noweth Redruth TR15 1AU
Redruth Health Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Forth Noweth Redruth TR15 1AU
Redruth Health Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Forth Noweth Redruth TR15 1AU

Local Stores

Falmouth Road
Falmouth Road
Trewirgie
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 2QJ
01209 314088
Store Website
2.30 miles

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SPAR Stithians
SPAR Stithians
New Road
Stithians
TR3 7BJ
01209 861675
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Acuvets
Foxworth Sandy Lane Redruth Cornwall TR16 5SR 01209 215010 info@acuvets.co.uk 2.34 miles


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Redruth Veterinary Surgery
Duchy Veterinary Group Bartles Industrial Estate North Street Redruth Cornwall TR15 1HR 01209 218801 info@redruthvetsurgery.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Medivet Redruth - Monument Vets
60 Cardrew Industrail Estate Cardew Way Redruth Cornwall TR15 1SS 01209 214737 redruth@medivet.co.uk Website 3.07 miles
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Cornwall Animal Hospital
Treleigh Cottage Treleigh Redruth Cornwall TR16 4AY 01209 313214 cahclinical@aol.com Website 3.36 miles
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Penmellyn Veterinary Group Ltd
33 Church Road Pool Redruth Cornwall TR15 3PT 01209 613 405 admin@penmellyn.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Camborne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Camborne Retail Pk Trevenson Road, Pool Redruth Cornwall TR15 3PS 01209 712366 camborne@vets4pets.com 3.44 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 4.57 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.

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 5.56 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

Location what3words vocal.hothouse.release

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 7.74 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 7.95 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.

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 10.19 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

Location what3words thread.chipper.intruded

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 11.83 miles

Location what3words sweetener.revives.convinces

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
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