Viewpoints · South West England
Higher Pit View
In or near Rescorla.
Higher Pit View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Nigel Mykura — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 3.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Higher Pit View is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area PL26.
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Official information
Wheal Martyn is the UK's only china clay mining museum, showcasing the history and significance of the china clay industry in Cornwall. Visitors can explore the atmospheric grounds of the original Victorian clay works, view historical machinery, and learn about the lives of those who worked in this vital industry.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Higher Pit View is a viewpoint located in Treverbyn, South-West England (postcode PL26). It is part of the St. Austell Clay Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.3661, -4.8124
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Treverbyn
- Postcode
- PL26 8XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n7825458938 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higher Pit View?
- Higher Pit View is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 8XQ), in the parish of Treverbyn.
- What is Higher Pit View?
- Higher Pit View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Higher Pit View?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 8XQ.
- Is Higher Pit View a protected site?
- Yes — Higher Pit View is part of the St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Higher Pit View free to visit?
- Yes, Higher Pit View is free to enter.
- How do I get to Higher Pit View?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 8XQ.