Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stithians

Stithians is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 1,463 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 83 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast and 16 museums. The must-see places are Carnmenellis (5 km), Twelveheads Methodist Church (8 km) and Carn Brea Castle (8 km).

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

Stithians at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,463
Coordinates
50.1887° N, 5.1781° W
Places within 50 km
214 (104 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 Stithians

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stithians: 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 Stithians

90 churches within 100 km of Stithians. The closest is St Stythian's Church (1 km); the best-known is Twelveheads Methodist Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stithians

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stithians. The closest is Gwennap Pit (6 km); the best-known is Carn Brea Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Stithians

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Stithians. The closest is Swanpool Beach (11 km); the best-known is Gyllyngvase Beach (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Stithians

17 museums within 100 km of Stithians. The closest is Penryn Museum (7 km); the best-known is National Maritime Museum Cornwall (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stithians

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stithians. The closest is Carnmenellis (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stithians

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stithians. The closest is Penjerrick Garden (10 km); the best-known is Cornish Seal Sanctuary (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Stithians

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stithians
  2. 5 km Carnmenellis · viewpoint, Cornwall
  3. 6 km Carn Brea Castle · heritage site, Cornwall
  4. 5 km Wheal Peevor · heritage site, Cornwall
  5. 3 km Oate's Shaft · heritage site, Cornwall
  6. 4 km Twelveheads Methodist Church · church, Cornwall
  7. 8 km Back to Stithians

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stithians by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8390St Stythian's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5478Gwennap Pit (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2631Swanpool Beach (11 km)
    Museums1617Penryn Museum (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Carnmenellis (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1012Penjerrick Garden (10 km)
    Parks712Boscawen Park (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Stithians Reservoir (3 km)
    Other attractions23Basset Monument (8 km)
    Treks12Saints Way (49 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Gardens (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kea Monastery (15 km)

    Stithians: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stithians?

    Carnmenellis (viewpoint, about 5 km), Twelveheads Methodist Church (church, about 8 km), Carn Brea Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Oate's Shaft (heritage site, about 8 km), Wheal Peevor (heritage site, about 10 km), Carwynnen Quoit (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast, 16 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Stithians?

    St Stythian's Church, about 1 km by road; Ponsaooth Methodist Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stithians?

    Gwennap Pit, about 6 km by road; Marriott's Shaft (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Stithians?

    Swanpool Beach, about 11 km by road; Gyllyngvase Beach (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stithians?

    Start in Stithians, visit Carnmenellis, then Carn Brea Castle, then Wheal Peevor, then Oate's Shaft, then Twelveheads Methodist Church, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stithians?

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

    Towns near Stithians

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