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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

St Agnes Beacon

In or near St Agnes.

St Agnes Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.

St Agnes from The Beacon - geograph.org.uk - 1994481

Gary Rogers — 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
Paul's Loop · 7.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. St Agnes Beacon 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: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Agnes Beacon is a prominent hill located in South-West England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a notable feature of the Cornish coastline. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, attracting visitors looking to explore the natural scenery.

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Coordinates
50.3075, -5.2173
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Agnes
Postcode
TR5 0NG
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Nearest railway station
Paul's Loop7.8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near St Agnes Beacon

Places to stay

Entrance to National Trust, Wheal Coates carpark - geograph.org.uk - 8050770📷 5

Campsites · South West England

St Agnes Beacon

St Agnes Beacon — a campsite in england south west.

Wheal Coates Engine House - geograph.org.uk - 6822047📷 5

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Beacon Cottage Farm

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Chapel Porth Youth Camp Site

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Presingoll Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Trevellas Manor Farm Campsite

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Blue Hills Touring Site

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Places to eat & drink

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The Pendarves Arms

The Pendarves Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Seven Stars

Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Agnes Beacon?
St Agnes Beacon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR5 0NG), in the parish of St. Agnes.
What is St Agnes Beacon?
St Agnes Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
How do I get to St Agnes Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR5 0NG.
Is St Agnes Beacon a protected site?
Yes — St Agnes Beacon is part of the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to St Agnes Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR5 0NG.