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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Ruan Minor

In or near Cadgwith.

Ruan Minor — a village in england south west.

Church of St Ruan, Ruan Minor - geograph.org.uk - 3185065

Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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 Minor is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 558. It is part of the Cornwall region and offers a glimpse into rural life in the area. The village features typical Cornish architecture and is surrounded by the scenic landscapes characteristic of the region.

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

Coordinates
49.9934, -5.1822
District
Cornwall
Parish
Grade-Ruan
Postcode
TR12 7JL
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Population
558

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruan Minor?
Ruan Minor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7JL), in the parish of Grade-Ruan.
What is Ruan Minor?
Ruan Minor — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Ruan Minor?
Drivers can use postcode TR12 7JL.
Is Ruan Minor a protected site?
Yes — Ruan Minor 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 Minor?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7JL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.