Waterfalls · South West England
Golitha Falls
In or near Upton Cross.
Golitha Falls — waterfall in england south west.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coombe Junction Halt · 5.1 km
About
Golitha Falls is a waterfall located in england south west. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Draynes Wood SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: GOLITHA FALLS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Golitha Falls is a waterfall located in South-West England. It features a series of cascades and pools along the River Fowey. The area is characterised by its rugged woodland and steep granite cliffs, providing a natural setting for visitors. The falls are part of the Golitha Falls Nature Reserve, which offers walking trails and opportunities for wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4893, -4.5029
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Cleer
- Postcode
- PL14 6RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Coombe Junction Halt — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n3051210614 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golitha Falls?
- Golitha Falls is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL14 6RU), in the parish of St. Cleer.
- What is Golitha Falls?
- Golitha Falls — waterfall in england south west.
- How do I get to Golitha Falls?
- The nearest railway station is Coombe Junction Halt, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL14 6RU.
- Is Golitha Falls a protected site?
- Yes — Golitha Falls is part of the Draynes Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the GOLITHA FALLS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Golitha Falls?
- The nearest railway station is Coombe Junction Halt, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL14 6RU.