Welcome to Penpoll

Penpoll is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Fowey and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Penpoll is its proximity to the River Fowey. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank, go fishing or take a boat trip to explore the surrounding area. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers and herons, making it a great spot for nature lovers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Penpoll also has a rich history. The village was once a thriving port, with ships carrying goods such as tin and copper from the nearby mines. Today, visitors can still see remnants of this history, including the old quay and the ruins of a 13th-century chapel. Overall, Penpoll is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to relax and unwind in a beautiful natural setting.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lerryn C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mathew Blunt	Lerryn Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0QA 01208872620 School Website
Fowey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Measom	Windmill Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HH 1726832542 School Website
Fowey River Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Eddy	Windmill Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HE 01726833484 School Website
Polruan Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wills	St Saviour's Hill Polruan Cornwall PL23 1PS 1726870402 School Website
Pelynt Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Rich	Pelynt Cornwall PL13 2LG 1503220262 School Website
St Winnow C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Mathew Blunt	Downend Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0RA 01208872665 School Website
Tywardreath School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mccolville	Southpark Road Tywardreath Par Cornwall PL24 2PT 01726812807 School Website
Lostwithiel School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Natalie Simmonds	Bodmin Hill Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0AJ 01208872339 School Website
Polperro Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthea Hillman	Brentfields Looe Cornwall PL13 2JJ 1503272249 School Website
Doubletrees School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Hoskin	St Blazey Gate St Blazey Par Cornwall PL24 2DS 1726812757 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lostwithiel Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EW 4.16 Miles

Par Station Approach, Off Eastcliffe Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2LT 4.35 Miles

Bodmin Parkway Station Approach, Off Liskeard Road, Near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB 6.35 Miles

Sandplace Adjacent B3254, Sandplace, Cornwall, PL13 1PJ 6.52 Miles

Luxulyan Main Road, Luxulyan, Cornwall, PL30 5EF 6.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coastal Cars 01726 832372 24 Polvillion Rd, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HF 2.37 Miles
Polruan Taxis 07870 280114 10 East Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1PB 2.53 Miles
Scenic Cars Taxi Private Hire 01503 220175 Shelford, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JZ 3.54 Miles
007 Taxis 01503 273007 Travellers Rest/Landaviddy La, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2RT 4.18 Miles
Killigarth Taxi Service 01503 272818 2/Talland View, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JQ 4.44 Miles
Kp Cabs 01726 815415 2 St Blazey Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2HY 4.70 Miles
A And J Travel 01726 815243 104 Par La, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DP 5.02 Miles
Yeos Taxis 01726 814095 Par Moor Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SQ 5.36 Miles
Mikes Taxis For Liskeard Looe Polperro 07734 005325 Summerfield, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PJ 5.83 Miles
White River Cars 01726 810980 St Austell Bay Business Park, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RF 5.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Highway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Veep No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trefawl No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitecross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pont No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mixtow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bogga Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Golant Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lerryn Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bodinnick Heights No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lerryn Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bodinnick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trenewan No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Passage Slip No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fowey River Practice 01726 829272	Fowey River Practice The Surgery,Rawlings Lane Fowey Cornwall PL23 1DT
Polruan	The Quay Polruan Cornwall PL23 1PA
Pelynt	Summer Lane Pelynt Looe PL13 2LP
Polperro	The Surgery Polperro Cornwall PL13 2RH
Par	Par Health Centre Eastcliffe Rd Par Cornwall PL24 2AJ

Local Stores

Lostwithiel
Quay Street
Lostwithiel
Cornwall
PL22 0BS
01208 871523
Store Website
4.19 miles

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SPAR Fowey
39 Fore Street
Fowey
PL23 1AH
01726 833356
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Sun	07:30	18:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kernow Veterinary Group
Nomansland Edgcumbe Road Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0DZ 01208 872254 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 4.62 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
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Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	10:00
Sat	08:30	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

Calweton Veterinary Group
The Old Ambulance Station Beech Terrace Looe Cornwall PL13 2AF 01503 263773 looe@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 6.57 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	09:00	17:30
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Thu	09:00	17:30
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Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Luxstowe Vets Ltd
The Quay West Looe Looe Cornwall PL13 2ES 01579 342120 admin@luxstowevets.co.uk Website 6.65 miles

Animals Treated
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Mon	10:00	17:30
Vet on site only between 14.00 and 17.30 Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
Tue	10:00	17:30
Vet on site only between 14.00 and 17.30 Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
Wed	10:00	17:30
Vet on site only between 14.00 and 17.30 Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Vet on site only between 14.00 and 17.30 Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
Fri	10:00	17:30
Vet on site only between 14.00 and 17.30 Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
Sat	closed	closed
Appointments available at our LIskeard branch between 9.00 and 12.30pm.
Sun	closed	closed
Vet on site only between 14.00 and 17.30 Closed between 13:00 and 14:00

Penmellyn Veterinary Group - St Austell
54A Holmbush St Austell Cornwall PL25 3LQ 01726 77777 staustellvets@penmellyn.co.uk Website 7.05 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:00	18:00
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
Tue	08:00	18:00
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
Wed	08:00	18:00
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
Thu	08:00	18:00
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
Fri	08:00	18:00
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
Sat	09:00	16:30
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
Sun	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.

Kernow Farm And Equine
Unit 1/2 Woods Browning Industrial Est Respyn Road Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1DQ 01208 76403 ellisvets@btconnect.com Website 8.13 miles

Animals Treated
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Cornwall Dairy Vets
19C Normandy Way Walker Lines Industrial Estate Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1RB 01208 808340 admin@cornwalldairyvets.co.uk Website 8.16 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	16:30
closed between 12.30 and 13.30
Tue	09:30	16:30
closed between 12.30 and 13.30
Wed	08:30	16:30
closed between 12.30 and 13.30
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closed between 12.30 and 13.30
Fri	08:30	16:30
closed between 12.30 and 13.30
Sat	closed	closed
Out of hours service available at all times during non open hours
Sun	closed	closed
closed between 12.30 and 13.30

Local Dog Walks

Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 1.90 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

Location what3words pictured.weedy.novels

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 8.14 miles

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 8.19 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 10.51 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 15.00 miles

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Mount Edgecumbe Country Park
You Can Walk For Miles Here! Though The Estate Parklands And Fields To The Beach And Along The Coastal Path. You Can Either Come Across From Plymouth In Your Car On The Ferry And Drive To The Park Or Catch The Passenger Ferry Which Takes You Straight To The Bottom Of The Park (And More Importantly A Nice Pub!) Bay Cottage Mount Edgcumbe Torpoint Lancashire PL10 1HZ 18.96 miles

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