Ponsanooth
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Ponsanooth is a village and parish in Cornwall, on the A393 between Redruth and Falmouth. It lies about four miles from Redruth and two and a half miles north west of Penryn.
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Ponsanooth: a mill village on the River Kennall, with a wooded gunpowder works and a tall railway viaduct
Ponsanooth is a village and parish in Cornwall, on the A393 between Redruth and Falmouth. It lies about four miles from Redruth and two and a half miles north west of Penryn. Its Cornish name, Pons an Woodh, means bridge of the goose. Until 2021 the parish was called St Gluvias.
The River Kennall runs through the village. In the 19th century it powered a flour mill, a paper mill, foundry machinery and several gunpowder mills. The gunpowder works supplied many of west Cornwall's mines until 1910, when high explosives had largely taken over.
The old gunpowder works now lie within Kennall Vale, an 8 hectare Cornwall Wildlife Trust reserve of woodland, open glades and a water filled quarry. A permissive path runs around it, but the ground can be muddy and slippery. The Trust asks visitors to park in the village and avoid weekends, as the reserve can get crowded.
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Parking in Ponsanooth: Park in the village. Do not park on the narrow lane to Kennall Vale. Ask whether parking is on site, reserved elsewhere or in a public car park, and confirm unloading arrangements and the walk with luggage.
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- Setting: Valley village on the River Kennall, on the A393 between Redruth and Penryn
- Getting here: A393. Buses run between Truro and Penryn, and between Falmouth and Redruth, through the village
- Known for: Kennall Vale gunpowder works and the Ponsanooth railway viaduct
- Walks: Kennall Vale nature reserve, woodland paths, dogs on leads
- Nearby: Penryn, Falmouth, Redruth, Perranarworthal and Mabe
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Where is Ponsanooth?
Ponsanooth is in west Cornwall on the A393, which runs from Redruth to Falmouth. It is about two and a half miles north west of Penryn and about four miles from Redruth. Its postcode district is TR3.
What is Kennall Vale?
Kennall Vale is a Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve next to Ponsanooth, on the site of the old gunpowder works, which closed in the early 1900s. It is a woodland with open glades and a water filled quarry, home to pipistrelle bats and plenty of birdlife. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
Where do you park for Kennall Vale?
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust asks visitors to park in Ponsanooth village and not on the narrow road to the reserve. Turn off the A393 at the Post Office, park in the village and walk up Cot Hill Road. The entrance is on the right, at the old pottery, past the entrance to Kennall House.
How do I get to Ponsanooth by bus?
Buses run through Ponsanooth between Truro and Penryn, and between Falmouth and Redruth. There are several stops along the main road, including at Stag Hunt and Park Road. Check the timetable before you travel.
What is the nearest railway station to Ponsanooth?
The Maritime Line between Truro and Falmouth crosses the valley on the Ponsanooth Viaduct, about 2 miles north of Penryn station. Penryn is the nearest station, with regular trains to Truro and Falmouth. Truro is on the main line.
Can I bring my dog or book a family room?
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