Carn Brea is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16 6SL), in the parish of Carn Brea.

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.

Mountains & hills · South West England

Carn Brea

In or near Pool.

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Carn Brea — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 228 m.

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

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)

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Basset Monument

Basset Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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View across the top of Carn Brea, with folly castle - geograph.org.uk - 7987008

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Prehistoric hut circle

Prehistoric hut circle — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.

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Vineyards · South West England

Carn Brea

Carn Brea — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

↗ carnbrealeisurecentre.co.uk

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Castles · South West England

Carn Brea Castle

Carn Brea Castle — former hunting lodge in Cornwall, England, UK.

👶↗ carnbreacastle.co.uk

The early morning sun casting shadows across linear features on the hillside - geograph.org.uk - 8031918

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Historic houses · South West England

Gunpowder Magazine

Gunpowder Magazine — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.

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Chimney at Carnkie - geograph.org.uk - 3805879

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Historic houses · South West England

Lyle's Shaft Winding Engine House

Lyle's Shaft Winding Engine House — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Carn Brea

Places to stay

Modern boundary marker on East Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7412418

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Hotels · South West England

Tuckingmill Hotel

Tuckingmill Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

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Campsites · South West England

Tehidy Holiday Park

Tehidy Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.

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Campsites · South West England

Hillcrest Views Campsite

Hillcrest Views Campsite — a campsite in england south west.

↗ hillcrestviewscampsite.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Tyacks Hotel

Tyacks Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

↗ tyackshotel.co.uk

Pasture, Stithians - geograph.org.uk - 6156573

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Campsites · South West England

Pottery Campsite

Pottery Campsite — a campsite in england south west.

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Hotels · South West England

Lowenac Hotel

Lowenac Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

↗ lowenachotel.com