Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Mullion

Mullion is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 1,955 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 73 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast and 12 museums. The must-see places are The Mullion Garden (1 km), Goonhilly Downs (7 km) and St. Grada and Holy Cross (7 km).

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Mullion, Cornwall
Mullion, Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mullion at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,955
Coordinates
50.0271° N, 5.2425° W
Places within 50 km
205 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mullion

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mullion: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Mullion

83 churches within 100 km of Mullion. The closest is St Mellanus Church (1 km); the best-known is St. Grada and Holy Cross (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mullion

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mullion. The closest is Marconi Monument (2 km); the best-known is Halliggye Fogou (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Mullion

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mullion. The closest is Kynance Cove (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Mullion

14 museums within 100 km of Mullion. The closest is Marconi Centre (2 km); the best-known is Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mullion

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mullion. The closest is Goonhilly Downs (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mullion

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mullion. The closest is The Lizard NNR (7 km); the best-known is Cornish Seal Sanctuary (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mullion

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mullion
  2. 1 km The Mullion Garden · garden, Cornwall
  3. 7 km Halliggye Fogou · heritage site, Cornwall
  4. 5 km Goonhilly Downs · viewpoint, Cornwall
  5. 8 km St. Grada and Holy Cross · church, Cornwall
  6. 4 km Kynance Cove · beach, Cornwall
  7. 7 km Back to Mullion

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    Within 15 km of Mullion

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mullion by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7383St Mellanus Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4666Marconi Monument (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3344Kynance Cove (7 km)
    Museums1214Marconi Centre (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints812Goonhilly Downs (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1012The Lizard NNR (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves88Mullion Island (3 km)
    Parks36The Mullion Garden (1 km)
    Other attractions66Guinevere (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Hayle Kimbro Pool (3 km)
    Treks02Saints Way (70 km)
    Caves11Ogo Dour (4 km)

    Mullion: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mullion?

    The Mullion Garden (garden, about 1 km), Goonhilly Downs (viewpoint, about 7 km), St. Grada and Holy Cross (church, about 7 km), Halliggye Fogou (heritage site, about 7 km), Kynance Cove (beach, about 7 km), Kennack Sands (beach, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mullion?

    205 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast, 12 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Mullion?

    St Mellanus Church, about 1 km by road; St Corentine's Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mullion?

    Marconi Monument, about 2 km by road; Gunwalloe Cliff Castle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mullion?

    Kynance Cove, about 7 km by road; Kennack Sands (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mullion?

    Start in Mullion, visit The Mullion Garden, then Halliggye Fogou, then Goonhilly Downs, then St. Grada and Holy Cross, then Kynance Cove, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mullion?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mullion

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mullion’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mullion on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.