Villages · South West England
Ruan Major
In or near Cadgwith.
Ruan Major — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: THE LIZARD
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ruan Major is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural landscape, reflecting the area's historical reliance on farming. Visitors can expect a quiet environment typical of small English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0034, -5.2056
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Grade-Ruan
- Postcode
- TR12 7LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639006 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruan Major?
- Ruan Major is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7LL), in the parish of Grade-Ruan.
- What is Ruan Major?
- Ruan Major — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Ruan Major?
- Drivers can use postcode TR12 7LL.
- Is Ruan Major a protected site?
- Yes — Ruan Major is part of the Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the THE LIZARD National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Ruan Major?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7LL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.