Viewpoints · South West England
Lansalson Pit View
In or near Rescorla.
Lansalson Pit View 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
- St Austell · 2.9 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lansalson 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 2.9 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 modern mining machinery, and learn about the lives of those impacted by this 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
Lansalson Pit View is a viewpoint located in Treverbyn, South-West England. It is part of the St. Austell Clay Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3640, -4.8051
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Treverbyn
- Postcode
- PL26 8XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: n13422221390 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lansalson Pit View?
- Lansalson Pit View is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 8XF), in the parish of Treverbyn.
- What is Lansalson Pit View?
- Lansalson Pit View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lansalson Pit View?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 8XF.
- Is Lansalson Pit View a protected site?
- Yes — Lansalson Pit View is part of the St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lansalson Pit View free to visit?
- Yes, Lansalson Pit View is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lansalson Pit View?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 8XF.