Welcome to Towednack

Towednack is a small village located in the west of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the edge of the Penwith moors, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, and it is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Towednack is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. Tewennoc, which is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Towednack has a rich history, dating back to the Bronze Age. There are a number of ancient sites in the area, including the Tregeseal stone circle and the Men-an-Tol standing stones. The village was also an important centre for mining during the 18th and 19th centuries, and there are still a number of old mine workings in the area. Today, Towednack is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community.

Despite its small size, Towednack has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery and a farm shop. Towednack is well-connected to the rest of Cornwall, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Towednack is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 8.8°C

Wind: 26.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Nancledra School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rick Gill	Nancledra Penzance Cornwall TR20 8NB 1736740409 School Website
St Ives Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ali Watts	The Burrows St Ives Cornwall TR26 1DN 01736796202 School Website
St Ives Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Richard Wigham	Trenwith Burrows St Ives Cornwall TR26 1DH 01736796628 School Website
St Ives School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Horner	Higher Tregenna St Ives Cornwall TR26 2BB 01736795608 School Website
St Uny Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Hoskins	Polmenor Drive Carbis Bay St Ives Cornwall TR26 2SQ 1736794180 School Website
Trythall Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Matthew Strevens	New Mill Penzance Cornwall TR20 8XR 01736362021
Ludgvan School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Anderson	Lower Quarter Ludgvan Penzance Cornwall TR20 8EX 01736740408 School Website
Gulval School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Baker	Gulval Penzance Cornwall TR18 3BJ 01736364747 School Website
St Pirans School Gb Ltd Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Adams	14 Trelissick Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4HY 01736752612 School Website
St Erth Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Coleman	32 School Lane St Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HN 1736753153 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Ives Station Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BP 2.28 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 2.58 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 3.59 Miles

St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 3.64 Miles

Hayle Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NG 4.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
St Ives Secure Car Park 07817 244272 Penbeagle Lane, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2JH 1.40 Miles
Gregs Taxis 01736 799999 Corva Farm, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 3LP 1.65 Miles
D J's Cars 01736 796633 Five Winds/Trenwith La, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DA 1.73 Miles
Black And White Cabs Ltd 01736 798182 49 Polwithen Dr, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SP 2.24 Miles
Ace Cars (St Ives) Ltd 01736 797799 Fernlea Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BH 2.25 Miles
Carbis Bay Private Hire 01736 793503 10 Tryhornek, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2TR 2.56 Miles
Castle Cars Ltd 01736 331221 Long Rock Industrial Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX 4.30 Miles
Nippy Cabs 01736 366666 Long Rock Industrial Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX 4.30 Miles
Westcountry Cars 01736 754000 20 Dowren House, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HD 4.36 Miles
Taxis Davis 01736 368668 29 Polweath Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PN 4.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Towednack Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cripplesease Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Halsetown Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Consols Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Ives Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
1 Chypons Estate Nancledra Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penbeagle Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corva Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carnellis Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polpeor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Stennack Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pen Enys Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trencrom Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Zennor Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheal Speed Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stennack Surgery 01736 793333	The Stennack Surgery The Old Stennack School St.Ives Cornwall TR26 1RU
Bodriggy Health Centre 01736 753136	Bodriggy Health Centre 60 Queensway Hayle Cornwall TR27 4PB
Bodriggy Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	60 Queensway Hayle TR27 4PB
Bodriggy Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	60 Queensway Hayle TR27 4PB
St Clare's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Clare Street Penzance TR18 3DX

Local Stores

St Ives - The Stennack
The Stennack
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1DB
01736 797232
Store Website
1.82 miles

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SPAR Carnellis Road, St Ives
SPAR
Carnellis Stores
Carnellis Road
St Ives
TR26 1BW
01736 796685
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet - St Ives Trenwith Lane
Trenwith Lane St. Ives Cornwall TR26 1DA 01736 798 333 st.ives.trenwith.ln@medivet.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Animal Veterinary Services
Animal Vet Services St. Ives Road Carbis Bay St. Ives Cornwall TR26 2JX 01736 796 088 info@avshayle.co.uk Website 2.39 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mounts Bay Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 15 D&Amp;E Long Rock Industrial Estate Long Rock Penzance Cornwall TR20 8HX 01736 330331 enquiries@mountsbayvets.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Penzance Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Penzance Retails Park Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AP 01736 335 300 penzance@vets4pets.com Website 4.33 miles

Animals Treated
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Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Rosevean House Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 3HU 01736 362 215 info@roseveanvets.co.uk Website 4.68 miles
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Animals Treated
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24hr Emergency Service
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24hr Emergency Service
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Fri	08:30	18:30
24hr Emergency Service
Sat	09:00	13:00
24hr Emergency Service
Sun	closed	closed
24hr Emergency Service

Hayle Veterinary Surgery
82-84 Commercial Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DH 01736 754111 info@haylevets.co.uk Website 4.70 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 3.74 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

Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 4.43 miles The Car Park Is Across The Level Crossing. Free Parking After 4Pm, £1.00 Beforehand

Location what3words clef.eyepieces.bluffing

Perranuthnoe To Marazion
An Gwythow Perranuthnoe Penzance TR20 9NB 6.29 miles Perranuthnoe Is 3 Miles East Of Penzance On The South Coast

Location what3words grant.hindering.cards

Perranuthnoe Beach Cornwall
Walk The Coastal Path, From Perranuthnoe To Marizion St.Michals Mount, Or Onlong The Coastal Path The Other Way All Way To Praa Sands Or Porthleven Hours Of Walking, Stop Little Coves On Your Way Have Pick Nick, Swim In Summer. Or Play With Dog On Beach, Summer Prussia Cove Is Dog Friendly. Lancashire 6.51 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

Pendeen Carn Cornwall
Pendeen Carn Is Crisscrossed By Bridleways Suitable For Dog Walking. There Are Plenty Of Routes To Choose. You Can Stay On The Level Or Head Uphill. Often We've Done A Circular Route Including The Fogou Towards The Top Of The Hill. Depending On The Time Of Day It Can Be Busy Or Quiet. On A Fine Day There Are Views Along The Coast. Located: Just Off The A3071 From Penzance After Newbridge Take The B3318 (North Road). The Car Park Is Where You See The Sign For Trewallard. North Rd Penzance Lancashire TR19 7TH 6.63 miles Just Off The A3071 From Penzance After Newbridge Take The B3318 (North Road). The Car Park Is Where You See The Sign For Trewallard.

Location what3words reboot.windpipe.sleeping

Chapel Carn Brea
Unnamed Road Penzance Lancashire TR19 6JD 8.77 miles Car Park At Sw 388 283, Just North Of The A30 From Penzance To Sennen And Land'S End.

Location what3words lollipop.speedy.chop

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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