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Redruth

Redruth is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom of about 42,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit: 81 churches, 55 forts & heritage and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Carn Brea Castle, Wheal Peevor and Oate's Shaft.

50.2332° N, 5.2243° WPop. 42,690

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Within 30 km160 places
Within 50 km216
Must-see150
Notable110
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Redruth

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Redruth
  2. Godrevy Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Camborne Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Carnmenellisviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Lander Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. Oate's Shaftheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Redruth
Today’s loopRedruthStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Redruth?

Carn Brea Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Wheal Peevor (heritage site, about 3 km), Oate's Shaft (heritage site, about 4 km), Carnmenellis (viewpoint, about 7 km), Twelveheads Methodist Church (church, about 7 km), Camborne Church (church, about 7 km).

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

216 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 55 forts & heritage, 24 beaches & coast, 17 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Redruth?

St. Andrew's Church, about 1 km by road; St Euny Parish Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Redruth?

Gwennap Pit, about 2 km by road; Carn Brea Castle (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Redruth?

Start in Redruth, visit Godrevy Lighthouse, then Camborne Church, then Carnmenellis, then Lander Monument, then Oate's Shaft, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.