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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Old Coal Wharf

In or near Polruan.

Free admission

Old Coal Wharf — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

The Lugger Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5828590

N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Par · 5.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Old Coal Wharf is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old Coal Wharf is located in South-West England. This site is historically significant as a former coal loading facility, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.3291, -4.6341
District
Cornwall
Parish
Lanteglos
Postcode
PL23 1PA
Parliamentary constituency
South East Cornwall
Nearest railway station
Par5.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Coal Wharf?
Old Coal Wharf is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1PA), in the parish of Lanteglos.
What is Old Coal Wharf?
Old Coal Wharf — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Coal Wharf?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1PA.
Is Old Coal Wharf a protected site?
Yes — Old Coal Wharf is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Old Coal Wharf free to visit?
Yes, Old Coal Wharf is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Coal Wharf?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1PA.