Towns & cities · South West England
Polruan
Polruan — village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Polruan, the nearest railway station is Par, which is 6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Polruan is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: PL23. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.3273°, -4.6333°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Polruan (Cornish: Porthruwon) is a coastal village in the parish of Lanteglos-by-Fowey in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is bounded on three sides by water: to the north by Pont Creek, to the west by the River Fowey and to the south by the English Channel and neighbouring village Bodinnick to the north, connected by a 4-mile walk along the hill tops. Polruan is very steep and well protected from the prevailing winds and Polruan Pool is a haven for small boats. The population of Polruan was 534 in the 2021 census.
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Background
History
Polruan has never been a centre for fishing, although it is often mistakenly called a fishing village. In the 1851 census there were just four men giving their occupations as fishermen, the majority were linked to shipbuilding or were mariners. In the medieval period Polruan produced some very large ships, employed in the wine trade with Bordeaux. In 1343 five Polruan ships were in the King's service. A century later the Edward of Polruan was accused of piracy and its size can be shown by the number of men it carried, 200 men 'armed and arrayed for war.' St Ruan was the first to occupy the top of Polruan Hill the point where St Saviour's ruin still stands today. The ruin of St Saviour's…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3273, -4.6333
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanteglos
- Postcode
- PL23
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 6 km
- Official site
- www.polruan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q752484 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Polruan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lanteglos, entrance to Pont Pill - geograph.org.uk - 1361659.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Medieval wayside cross on Fore Street, Polruan
Historic houses · 0.1 km
St Saviour's Chapel
Historic houses · 0.2 km
St Saviour's Chapel
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Old Coal Wharf
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
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Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 0.3 km
St Saviour's Point
Viewpoints · 0.4 km
Polruan Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Polruan Castle
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Polruan Holiday Centre
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
River Fowey
Castles · 0.6 km
Whitehouse Point light
Lighthouses · 0.7 km
Fowey Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.7 km
Polruan is a village located in South West England. N attractions are listed within reach.
At a glance
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Things to see in Polruan
82 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Polruan →
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Church of St Willow
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Fowey Harbour
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📷 5Museums · South West England
Fowey Museum
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📷 5Gardens · South West England
Hidden Valley Gardens
Hidden Valley Gardens — gardens attraction in Cornwall, UK.
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Little Lantic Bay
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Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel — chapel in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK.
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Readymoney Cove
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Readymoney Cove Beach
Readymoney Cove Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
St Catherine's Castle
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📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
St Catherine's Point light
St Catherine's Point light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
St Sampson's Church
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📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
St Saviour's Point
St Saviour's Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Holy wells · South West England
Walls At Place House
Walls At Place House — wall in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
Whitehouse Point light
Whitehouse Point light — lighthouse in Cornwall, England.
Flagship📷 4Cathedrals · South West England
Church of St Willow
Church of St Willow is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Troy Cinema
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Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Medieval wayside cross on Fore Street, Polruan
Medieval wayside cross on Fore Street, Polruan — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
St Saviour's Chapel
St Saviour's Chapel — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
St Saviour's Chapel
St Saviour's Chapel — archaeological in england south west.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Old Coal Wharf
Old Coal Wharf — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel — chapel in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
St Saviour's Point
St Saviour's Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Polruan
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Polruan Holiday Centre
Polruan Holiday Centre — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Fowey Harbour Hotel
Fowey Harbour Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
King of Prussia
King of Prussia — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Old Quay House Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Lambs Barn Camping Ground
Lambs Barn Camping Ground — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pack Horse Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The House on the Props
The House on the Props — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Pier House Hotel
Pier House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Fisherman's Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polruan?
- Polruan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23), in the parish of Lanteglos.
- What is Polruan?
- Polruan — village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polruan?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23.
- Is Polruan a protected site?
- Yes — Polruan is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polruan free to visit?
- Yes, Polruan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polruan?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23.