Mountains & hills · South West England
Goonhilly Down
In or near St Martin-in-Meneage.
Goonhilly Down — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Goonhilly Down 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: Goonhilly Downs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: THE LIZARD
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goonhilly Down is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its expansive heathland and unique geological features. The area is significant for its ecological diversity and offers various walking trails for visitors. The landscape provides panoramic views typical of the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0475, -5.1780
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mawgan-in-Meneage
- Postcode
- TR12 6LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648318 (CC BY 4.0)
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Goonhilly tumulus A
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Goonhilly tumulus B
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.5 km
Merlin
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Lancelot
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Goonhilly tumulus C
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Uther
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Campsites · 1.3 km
RNAS Mullion
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Saint Martins Green
Villages · 2.3 km
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Arthur
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Guinevere
Guinevere — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Goonhilly tumulus A
Goonhilly tumulus A — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Goonhilly tumulus B
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Merlin
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Where to eat & stay near Goonhilly Down
Places to stay
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Pine Trees Holiday Bungalows & Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Franchis Holiday Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Higher Bochym Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Skyburriowe Farm
Skyburriowe Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Ming's Garden
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Famous Barrel Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goonhilly Down?
- Goonhilly Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 6LQ), in the parish of Mawgan-in-Meneage.
- What is Goonhilly Down?
- Goonhilly Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Goonhilly Down?
- Drivers can use postcode TR12 6LQ.
- Is Goonhilly Down a protected site?
- Yes — Goonhilly Down is part of the Goonhilly Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the THE LIZARD National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Goonhilly Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 6LQ. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.