Welcome to Wendron

Wendron is a small village located in the west of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the heart of the Cornish mining district and has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. Wendrona.

The village of Wendron is known for its mining heritage, which dates back to the 16th century. The area was once home to a number of tin and copper mines, which were some of the most productive in the world. Today, visitors can explore the remains of these mines and learn about the history of the industry at the nearby Poldark Mine. The village is also home to a number of traditional Cornish pubs, where visitors can sample local ales and enjoy a hearty meal.

Wendron is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, thanks to its stunning countryside and network of footpaths. The village is located close to the South West Coast Path, which offers breathtaking views of the Cornish coastline. Visitors can also explore the nearby Lizard Peninsula, which is home to a number of beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to relax and enjoy the beauty of Cornwall, Wendron is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stithians Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ellie Macquarrie	Church Road Stithians Truro Cornwall TR3 7DH 01209860547 School Website
Lanner Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Walsh	Lanmoor Estate Lanner Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AZ 1209216346 School Website
Halwin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lawrence	Porkellis Helston Cornwall TR13 0EG 1209860329 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
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
Kennall Vale School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Chirgwin	Park Crescent Ponsanooth Truro Cornwall TR3 7HY 1872863672 School Website
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
Troon Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Askew	New Road Troon Camborne Cornwall TR14 9ED 01209714289 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 3.39 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 3.73 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 4.18 Miles

Camborne Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SR 4.55 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 5.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P J Taxis 0800 731 7472 Chilmington House, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BL 1.11 Miles
J K Cars 01209 860604 6 Polhigey Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PG 1.28 Miles
Newquay Airport Taxis And Transfers \| J K Cars 0800 820 2000 6 Polhigey Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PG 1.28 Miles
Ril Cars 01209 715715 8 Borgwitha Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6QG 2.01 Miles
Johns Taxis 01209 314007 1 Andrews Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6QD 2.23 Miles
A1 Airport Taxis 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 2.70 Miles
Duchycars 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 2.70 Miles
Alans Cabs 01209 216990 33 Westborne Heights, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2TQ 3.05 Miles
219988 Taxis 01209 219988 The Taxi Rank, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AD 3.35 Miles
K.M Cabs 01209 842200 12A Higher Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AP 3.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Goonlaze Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Menherion Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penhalvean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hendra Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trewithen Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penmarth Carnmenellis Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stithians Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trethellan Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gribbas Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foundry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carnkie Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calvadnack Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Medlyn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennal Paper Mills Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rame Cross Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stithians	The Surgery Crellow Lane Stithians Cornwall TR3 7BA
Lanner	Lanner Surgery Lanner Moor Redruth Cornwall TR16 6HT
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
3.26 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Acuvets
Foxworth Sandy Lane Redruth Cornwall TR16 5SR 01209 215010 info@acuvets.co.uk 3.30 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 3.83 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 4.03 miles
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 4.14 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 4.18 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 4.18 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 4.84 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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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 5.33 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.

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 6.84 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 7.23 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 10.41 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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Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 10.91 miles

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