Viewpoints · South West England
Killigerran Head
In or near St Mawes.
Killigerran Head is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Killigerran Head 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 Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area TR2.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Killigerran Head is a viewpoint located in Gerrans, South-West England, postcode TR2. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1520, -4.9823
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gerrans
- Postcode
- TR2 5EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n3243578649 (ODbL)
- commons: Killigerran Head. Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall-8828.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killigerran Head?
- Killigerran Head is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5EX), in the parish of Gerrans.
- What is Killigerran Head?
- Killigerran Head is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Killigerran Head?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 5EX.
- Is Killigerran Head a protected site?
- Yes — Killigerran Head is part of the Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Killigerran Head free to visit?
- Yes, Killigerran Head is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killigerran Head?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5EX.