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St Just

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About St Just

St Just works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sennen, 15km from St Michael's Mount.

St Just is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,957, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, St Just 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 St Just to your route.

About St Just

St Just (Cornish: Lannust), also known as St Just in Penwith, is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies along the B3306 road which connects St Ives to the A30 road. The parish encompasses the town of St Just and the nearby settlements of Trewellard, Pendeen and Kelynack: it is bounded

Read more by the parishes of Morvah to the north-east, Sancreed and Madron to the east, St Buryan and Sennen to the south and by the sea in the west. The parish consists of 7,622 acres (3,085 ha) of land, 12 acres (4.9 ha) of water and 117 acres (47.3 ha) of foreshore. The town of St Just is the most westerly town in mainland Britain and is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Penzance along the A3071. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 4,695 and the population of the built up area was 1,918. St Just lies within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). St Just is one of only two towns included within the Cornwall National Landscape.

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St Just is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1238 latitude, -5.6806 longitude.

What is the population of St Just?

St Just has a population of approximately 1,957 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,957
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.1238, -5.6806

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 St Just

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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.

2 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Land's End

The most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Minack Theatre

Breathtaking open-air theatre carved into the granite cliffs above Porthcurno Bay, offering performances with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.

9 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Porthcurno Beach

Stunning white-sand beach framed by towering cliffs, consistently rated among the finest beaches in the UK.

9 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.

15 km · about 25 min 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.

17 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Kynance Cove

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near St Just

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

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near St Just.

Sennen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

St. Buryan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

Penzance

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 19,872

Marazion

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 1,326

St Ives

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 5,410

Uny Lelant

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 1,056

Hayle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 km awayPop. 8,210

Germoe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km awayPop. 175

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