Welcome to Black Head

Black Head Cornwall is a stunning headland located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged coastline. The headland is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and dolphins, making it a great spot for nature lovers. Visitors can take a leisurely walk along the coastal path, explore the hidden coves and beaches, or simply sit and enjoy the stunning scenery.

One of the most notable features of Black Head Cornwall is the lighthouse that sits atop the headland. The lighthouse was built in 1871 and is still in operation today, guiding ships safely through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Visitors can take a tour of the lighthouse and learn about its history and the important role it plays in maritime safety. The lighthouse also offers stunning views of the surrounding area, making it a must-visit spot for anyone visiting Black Head Cornwall.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic lighthouse, Black Head Cornwall is also home to a number of charming villages and towns. Visitors can explore the quaint fishing villages of Port Isaac and Boscastle, or head to the bustling town of Bude for some shopping and dining. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and charming towns, Black Head Cornwall is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Cornwall.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mevagissey Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Ringrose	Old Road Trewinney Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6TD 01726843522 School Website
Charlestown Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Clutsom	Crinnis Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3PB 01726812831 School Website
Penrice Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Gambier	Charlestown Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3NR 0 172672163 School Website
Mount Charles School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Claire Bunting	Morven Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4PP 0 172673911 School Website
Restormel Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Miss Jayne Brigg	The Sidings Brunel Buisness Park St Austell Cornwall PL25 4TJ 0 172661003 School Website
Sandy Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridget Rundle	Sandy Hill St Austell Cornwall PL25 3AT 0 172675858 School Website
Pondhu Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Clift	Penwinnick Road St. Austell Cornwall PL25 5DS 172674550 School Website
Bishop Bronescombe C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stewart Gynn	Boscoppa Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DT 0 172664322 School Website
Poltair School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Everett	Trevarthian Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4BZ 1726874520 School Website
St Mewan Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elaine Badger	St Mewan St Austell Cornwall PL26 7DP 0 172674887 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Austell High Cross Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4LA 3.19 Miles

Par Station Approach, Off Eastcliffe Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2LT 4.50 Miles

Luxulyan Main Road, Luxulyan, Cornwall, PL30 5EF 6.30 Miles

Bugle Station Road, Bugle, Cornwall, PL26 8QP 7.22 Miles

Lostwithiel Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EW 8.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ians Taxis 01726 63636 65 Southbourne Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4RT 2.63 Miles
Chauffeured Dreams Ltd 0800 917 0647 Sea Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3SH 2.64 Miles
A And K Taxis 01726 69698 52 Porthmeor Rd, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3LX 2.73 Miles
Kernow Cabs 01726 76314 105 Holmbush Rd, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3LN 2.79 Miles
St Austell Private Hire Taxis 01726 72211 14 Woodland Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4QY 2.84 Miles
White River Cars 01726 76244 12 Boconnoc Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4UN 2.86 Miles
Star Cars 01726 66636 1St Floor/Manfield House/3 Manfield Way, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3HQ 2.92 Miles
Spot On Cabs 01726 77877 20 Alexandra Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4QP 2.98 Miles
White River Cars 01726 810980 St Austell Bay Business Park, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RF 3.10 Miles
A Plus J Private Hire 01726 814892 Unit 16 St Austell Bay Business Park, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RF 3.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Trenarren Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square (Pentewan) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentewan Sands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Porthpean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Porthpean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthpean Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nansladron Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Docks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthpean Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polstreath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Apprentice Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlestown Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kccg-Little Harbour 01726 627953	Little Harbour Porthpean Rd, Porthpean St Austell Cornwall PL26 6AZ
Kccg-Chc Mt Edgecumbe 01726 627953	Mount Edgecumbe Hopsice Porthpean Road St Austell Cornwall PL26 6AB
Mevagissey Surgery 01726 843701	The Surgery River Street, Mevagissey St Austell Cornwall PL26 6UE
Carlyon Road Health Hub	14 Carlyon Road St. Austell Cornwall PL25 4EG
Wheal Northey Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Wheal Northey St. Austell PL25 3EF

Local Stores

Westhill - St. Austell
Moorland Road
Westhill
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 5BS
01726 65601
Store Website
3.23 miles

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SPAR Bethel
SPAR
Bethel
St Austell
PL25 3DW
01726 72398
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Penmellyn Veterinary Group - St Austell
54A Holmbush St Austell Cornwall PL25 3LQ 01726 77777 staustellvets@penmellyn.co.uk Website 2.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.

St Austell Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2B Pentewan Retail Park Pentewan Road Saint Austell Cornwall PL25 5BU 2.88 miles

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Kernow Veterinary Group
8 Kings Avenue St. Austell Cornwall PL25 4TT 01726 68177 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 3.08 miles
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Kernow Veterinary Group
Trevarthian Road St. Austell Cornwall PL25 4BH 01726 72095 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 3.19 miles
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Kernow Veterinary Group
Nomansland Edgcumbe Road Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0DZ 01208 872254 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 7.55 miles
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Rock View Veterinary Surgery
10 Tremodrett Road Roche St. Austell Cornwall PL26 8JA 01726 890887 info@rockviewvets.com Website 8.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 8.02 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

Location what3words pictured.weedy.novels

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 12.19 miles

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 12.23 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay Is A Two-Mile Stretch Of Golden Sand On The North Cornish Coast, Two Miles From Newquay. A Favourite With Surfers And People Flying Kites (Which Drove My Dog Crazy - Big Multi-Coloured Birds In The Sky!) It Is Dog-Friendly All Year Round. Jame Oliver Has A Restaurant Overlooking The Beach (Probably Not Dog-Friendly, I Don't Know). But The Beach Hut, Which Is Adjacent To The Sand, Is Very Dog-Friendly And Serves Locally Caught Mussels And Very Fine Hamburgers. I Visited In April But I Imagine This Place Gets Mobbed In August. Watergate Rd Newquay Lancashire TR8 4AA 16.10 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 17.60 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 20.78 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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