Mountains & hills · South West England
Carn Brea
In or near Pool.
Carn Brea — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 228 m.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Moseley Junction (Low Level) · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Carn Brea is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 228 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carn Brea is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its significant prehistoric monuments and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails, making it a popular destination for hikers. Visitors can expect a mix of natural beauty and historical intrigue while exploring this notable geographical feature.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2209, -5.2490
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Carn Brea
- Postcode
- TR16 6SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Moseley Junction (Low Level) — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: n560926540 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Basset Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Prehistoric hut circle
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Carn Brea
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Carn Brea Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Gunpowder Magazine
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Lyle's Shaft Winding Engine House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Lyle's Shaft Pumping Engine House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
West Basset Stamps
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Engine house (disused)
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Carnkie, Redruth
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Stamps Engine House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Twin Chimneys
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Basset Monument
Basset Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Prehistoric hut circle
Prehistoric hut circle — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Carn Brea
Carn Brea — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Carn Brea Castle
Carn Brea Castle — former hunting lodge in Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Gunpowder Magazine
Gunpowder Magazine — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Lyle's Shaft Winding Engine House
Lyle's Shaft Winding Engine House — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Carn Brea
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tehidy Holiday Park
Tehidy Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hillcrest Views Campsite
Hillcrest Views Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Tyacks Hotel
Tyacks Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 6Hotels · South West England
Lowenac Hotel
Lowenac Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pendarves Arms
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📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
Seven Stars
Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms
Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Bucket of Blood
The Bucket of Blood in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Famous Barrel Public House
The Famous Barrel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Brea?
- Carn Brea is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16 6SL), in the parish of Carn Brea.
- What is Carn Brea?
- Carn Brea — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 228 m.
- How do I get to Carn Brea?
- The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 2.1 km away. The nearest town is Pool. Drivers can use postcode TR16 6SL.
- Is Carn Brea a protected site?
- Yes — Carn Brea is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Carn Brea?
- The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR16 6SL.