Mountains & hills · South West England
Boswens Common
In or near Morvah.
Boswens Common — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 7.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Boswens Common is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boswens Common is a mountain located in South-West England. It features a range of natural landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect expansive views and opportunities for walking and exploring the local flora and fauna. The area is suitable for outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in nature and hiking.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1363, -5.6375
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Sancreed
- Postcode
- TR20 8PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 7.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615906 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boswens Common?
- Boswens Common is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8PX), in the parish of Sancreed.
- What is Boswens Common?
- Boswens Common — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Boswens Common?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8PX.
- Is Boswens Common a protected site?
- Yes — Boswens Common is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Boswens Common?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8PX.