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Redruth

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Redruth

Redruth works well as a base: 5 minutes from Four Lanes, 22km from St Michael's Mount.

Redruth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 42,690, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Redruth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Redruth to your route.

About Redruth

Redruth ( rə-DROOTH, Cornish: Resrudh) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. Redruth lies approximately at the junction of the A393 and A3047 roads, on the route of the old London to Land's End trunk road (now the A30), and is approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Truro, 12 miles (19 km) east of St Ives,

Read more 18 miles (29 km) north east of Penzance and 11 miles (18 km) north west of Falmouth. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 15,626 and the population of the built up area was 15,455.

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Where is Redruth located?

Redruth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.2332 latitude, -5.2243 longitude.

What is the population of Redruth?

Redruth has a population of approximately 42,690 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
42,690
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.2332, -5.2243

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Redruth

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

St Ives

Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Tate St Ives

Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick

Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

St Michael's Mount

Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bedruthan Steps

Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.

28 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Kynance Cove

Spectacular cove on the Lizard Peninsula with turquoise waters, serpentine rock stacks and caves revealed at low tide.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lizard Point

The most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.

31 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Botallack Mine

Ruined engine houses of the Crowns section cling to cliffs above the Atlantic, where tin shafts once ran half a mile out under the sea. A UNESCO mining landscape and the Wheal Leisure of TV's Poldark.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Redruth

  • 28 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
  • 31 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
  • 40 kmLand's EndThe most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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