Pictures of Pool
in the county of Cornwall
About Pool
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry. It is now the place to visit for investigating Cornwall's tin mining heritage, with several museums in the region being devoted to mining including the National Trust Cornish Engines Museum.
Pool lies a short distance from the Godrevy-Portreath Heritage Coast, thus you can pay a visit to Cornwall's magnificent rugged shores, whilst exploring its eventful mining history.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Pool
| Cornish Mines and Engines | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tehidy Country Park | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Godrevy Lighthouse | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| St. Agnes Leisure Park | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Poldark Mines | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Callestock Cider Farm | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| River Valley Country Park | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Rinsey Head | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Flambards Village | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Truro Cathedral | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in PoolAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Pool
Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW)
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction N)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction W)
Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of...
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Godrevy, in the county of Cornwall (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W)
This hauntingly beautiful spot was initially made famous by centuries of shipwreck caused by perilous rocks scattered around its coast.
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St Agnes, in the county of Cornwall (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE)
Once one of the centers of the cornish tin mining industry, St Agnes is steeped in mining history, with many old engine houses to...
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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)
Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business
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Trevellas, in the county of Cornwall (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)
Lovely coastal region lying at the mouth of Trevellas Coombe, a steep valley with stone built tall chimneys and the shell of a derelict engine house still standing as evocative reminders of the old Blue Hills Tin Mine.
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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction W)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction S)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Camborne Station | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SW) |
| Redruth Station | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (50.1 miles, 80.6 km, direction SW) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (83.6 miles, 134.6 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (86.6 miles, 139.3 km, direction E) |
| Pool to London | (241.8 miles, 389.1 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Pool
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Pool center |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE) |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (8.9 miles, 14.2 km, direction W) |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SE) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE) |
| The Westcott | (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE) |
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