Towns & cities · South West England
Altarnun
Altarnun — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Altarnun, the nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, located 6.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Altarnun is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 976 people. Address: PL15. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cornwall, England". Coordinates: 50.6030°, -4.5110°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Altarnun ( AWL-tər-NUN, OL-; Standard Written Form: Alternonn) is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies 7 miles (11 km) west of Launceston on the north-eastern edge of Bodmin Moor at grid reference SX 223 811. The parish of Altarnun includes the village of Fivelanes and the hamlets of Bolventor, Treween and Trewint, and had a population of 976 at the 2001 census, increasing to 1,084 according at the 2011 census. Other hamlets in the parish are Bowithick, Palmersbridge, South Carne, Tolborough, Lower Tregunnon and Tredaule. The area of the parish is 15,018 acres (60.78 km2), the largest in Cornwall. By the time of the 2011 census the figures for the ward of Altarnun were provided. This ward contained 48 locations in the area and gave a population of 4,038. The moorland area of the parish is large and lies west of the village towards Rough Tor and southwards towards Dozmary Pool. There is a large conifer plantation at Wilsey Down Forest (Halvana Plantation). The village is in the valley of the Penpont Water and the parish is divided by the A30 trunk road which passes close to Fivelanes, once an important stopping place for stage coaches.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6030, -4.5110
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Population
- 976
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.ons.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q517315 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Altarnun (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Altarnun village centre, Cornwall - geograph.org.uk - 1780139.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Altarnun Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 0.0 km
Altarnun War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Altarnun Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Nathania
Campsites · 0.9 km
Rising Sun Inn Campsite
Campsites · 1.5 km
Prehistoric standing stone 500m NNE of Spettigue Farm
Windmills · 2.0 km
Trerithick Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Bridge Over River Inney At Sx 224835
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Trecollas Chapel
Chapels · 2.5 km
Fox Tor
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Fox Tor
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Altarnun is a village located in South West England with a population of 976. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 976
- Constituency
- North Cornwall
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Things to see in Altarnun
66 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Altarnun →
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Altarnun Methodist Chapel
Altarnun Methodist Chapel — chapel in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Basil Manor
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Dozmary Pool
Dozmary Pool — lake in Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 2Hill forts · South West England
Goodaver stone circle
Goodaver stone circle — stone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Nine Stones
Nine Stones — Bronze Age stone circle near Altarnun, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Six cairns on Buttern Hill
Six cairns on Buttern Hill — archaeological site in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun — church in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Chapels · South West England
Trecollas Chapel
Trecollas Chapel — chapel in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
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📷 3Parks · South West England
Trethorne Leisure Park
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📷 2Archaeological sites · South West England
Shafts and Adits (dis)
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📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Leskernick Stone Row
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📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Leskernick South Stone Circle
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📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Leskernick North Stone Circle
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Slades
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📷 3Museums · South West England
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum
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Showery Tor
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Jamaica Inn
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Polyphant Bridge
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Historic bridges · South West England
Trerithick Bridge
Trerithick Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Altarnun Old Bridge
Altarnun Old Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Early post-medieval guide post 270m north west of Bowden
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Nearby
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Altarnun Methodist Chapel
Altarnun Methodist Chapel — chapel in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Altarnun War Memorial
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Altarnun Old Bridge
Altarnun Old Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun — church in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Rising Sun Inn Campsite
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Where to eat & stay near Altarnun
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Rising Sun Inn Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Colliford Tavern Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cheesewring Farm Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheesewring Farm Caravan site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Altarnun?
- Altarnun is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Altarnun?
- Altarnun — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England.
- How do I get to Altarnun?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15.
- Is Altarnun a protected site?
- Yes — Altarnun is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Altarnun free to visit?
- Yes, Altarnun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Altarnun?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15.