Mountains & hills · South West England
Penvivian Downs
In or near Rescorla.
Penvivian Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Rob Purvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Penvivian Downs is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penvivian Downs is a mountain located in South-West England. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable landmark in the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that cater to different skill levels, providing opportunities for both casual strolls and more challenging hikes. The natural landscape is typical of the South-West, offering a mix of flora and fauna native to the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4367, -4.7231
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanivet
- Postcode
- PL30 5BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612192 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penvivian Downs?
- Penvivian Downs is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL30 5BE), in the parish of Lanivet.
- What is Penvivian Downs?
- Penvivian Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Penvivian Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL30 5BE.
- Is Penvivian Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Penvivian Downs is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Penvivian Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 5BE.