Gorges · South West England
Kennal Valley
In or near Gwennap.
Kennal Valley — a gorge in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perranwell · 2.2 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kennal Valley is a gorge located in South-West England. This natural feature is characterised by steep, wooded slopes and a meandering river. The valley offers a range of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its scenic landscapes. It is a notable area for observing local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1994, -5.1286
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Ponsanooth
- Postcode
- TR3 7QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Perranwell — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-10104004 (CC BY 4.0)
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Manor houses · 1.0 km
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Perranarworthal
Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Historic bridges · 1.3 km
St Piran's Church, Perranarworthal
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Gunpowder House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Black and Gold Organic Distillery
Distilleries · 1.6 km
Laity Moor
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Perranwell
Villages · 1.6 km
Perranwell Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Where to eat & stay near Kennal Valley
Places to stay
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Carnon Downs C. & C. Park
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Carnon Downs Caravan & Camping Park
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Wheal Jewel Residential Caravan Site
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St Day Holiday Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
Seven Stars
Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms
Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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The Famous Barrel Public House
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The Kimberley Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Ming's Garden
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kennal Valley?
- Kennal Valley is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 7QR), in the parish of Ponsanooth.
- What is Kennal Valley?
- Kennal Valley — a gorge in england south west.
- How do I get to Kennal Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Perranwell, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR3 7QR.
- Is Kennal Valley a protected site?
- Yes — Kennal Valley is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kennal Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Perranwell, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 7QR.