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Recommended Towns & Villages near Altarnun

Watergate Bay

Watergate (10 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W)

Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay...

Castle Gate and the Town Hall

Launceston (20 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction E)

There is a restless beauty about this stunning region, it has constantly changing vista's, the beautiful stone of enchanting houses glows in the warmth of the sun...

Minster Church in Boscastle

Boscastle (133 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)

Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast...

Tintagel, Cornwall

Tintagel (197 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)

Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in 1145, and of a Celtic Monastery. King Arthur's.....

St. Mary's church in Callington, Cornwall.

Callington (20 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE)

The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines...

The Shire Hall, Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin (130 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)

Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the north and south coasts, Bodmin is an excellent base.....

A picture of Port Gaverne

Port Gaverne (11 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)

The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home. ..

Port Isaac, Cornwall

Port Isaac (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction W)

Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide...

Ah, August in Bude

Bude (176 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction N)

Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers...

looking over Stratton, Cornwall, from Howards lane

Stratton (48 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction N)

Stratton is a short distance inland from the resort of Bude and was the scene of a Civil War battle in 1643...

A street in Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Lostwithiel (27 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SW)

Lostwithiel, once the 13th-century capital of Cornwall and the lively centre of the tin trade, sits on the River Fowey in the heart of the Fowey Valley...

The Main Street of Wadebridge

Wadebridge (21 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction W)

This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts...

River Tamar

Tavistock (63 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E)

Tavistock is located in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has a rich history, a charming market, and is known for its scenic surroundings...

West Looe on a cloudy day.

Looe (221 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction S)

In far off medieval times both East and West Looe were granted a charter and each retained its own identity for several centuries...

Late sun at Polzeath, Cornwall

Polzeath (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction W)

This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages. ..

Approaching Rock, Cornwall, from the Padstow Ferry

Rock (18 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction W)

Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince...

Bay at New Polzeath in early evening. Walk left on Beach for just yards to Polzeath.

New Polzeath (1 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction W)

New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach...

Royal Albert Rail Bridge and Tamar Bridge- Saltash - June 2009 Sunny Day

Saltash (22 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction SE)

Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting...

Polperro, Cornwall

Polperro (213 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction S)

Jagged rocks rise as if to guard the entrance to the picturesque harbour of this enchanting fishing village which has for decades been a magnet for tourists and a mecca for artists from all over England...

Padstow Quay, Cornwall(May 2005)

Padstow (187 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction W)

Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe...

Recommended attractions near Altarnun

The famous and historic Bodmin Moor, Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin Moor (69 Pictures)

(3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction SW)

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Launceston Castle, Cornwall

Launceston Castle (9 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)

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Golitha Falls, near Dobwalls, Cornwall

Golitha Falls (45 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)

Golitha NNR (national nature reserve), known locally as Golitha Falls, is a famous beauty spot on the southern edge of Bodmin.....

Tintagel Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall

Tintagel Old Post Office (11 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)

This delightful stone building with its bright red pillar-box fitted into its ancient wall is found in the coastal village of.....

Tintagel Castle - April 2004

Tintagel Castle (83 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW)

The local tourist industry in Tintagel leans heavily upon tales surrounding King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, but.....

Inside Merlin's Cave, Tintagel, Cornwall.

Merlin's Cave (8 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)

This deep cavernous black slate hole, full of eyrie atmosphere is said to be the cave where the legendry King Arthur is purported.....

The Shire Hall, Bodmin, Cornwall

The Shire Hall (2 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)

This beautifully preserved building is one of Cornwall's gems from the 19th-century. The Shire Hall was built in 1838 and shows.....

I'm going round the bend.

Bodmin & Wenford Railway (21 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)

This railway is Cornwall's only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives and the trains run through some.....

A young stag

Porfell Animal Land (26 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction S)

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Lanhydrock springtime

Lanhydrock House (67 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)

Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate...

Restormel Castle.

Restormel Castle (45 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction SW)

Built around 1300, once home to Edward, the Black Prince, the great circular shell-keep survives in good condition and is the.....

Looe Monkey Sanctuary, Cornwall. April 2005

The Monkey Sanctuary (23 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction S)

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The Old Guildhall and Gaol

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction S)

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Lydford Castle, Lydford, Devon

Lydford Castle (1 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction E)

A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....

Bridge over the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon.

Lydford Gorge (49 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction E)

A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....

The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Buckland Abbey (4 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction SE)

Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian.....

Prideaux Place, Near Padstow

Prideaux Place (3 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction W)

This gorgeous historic house, caressed by lush creeping foliage lies in an outstanding position beside the waters of the River.....

Eden -  Tropical Biome

The Eden Project (182 Pictures)

(19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction SW)

This is a joyous celebration of precious plant life established as a millennium project to mark the birth of the 21st century. .....

St. Catherine's Castle, Fowey, Cornwall

St. Catherine's Castle (18 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction S)

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Japanese Garden at Pine Lodge Gardens, St Austell, Cornwall

Pine Lodge Gardens (2 Pictures)

(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SW)

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