Colan

About Colan

Colan lies within Cornwall. Local places nearby include Quintrell Downs lying 2.1 km West South West, Nansledan situated 2.8 km West, St Columb Minor only 3.1 km West North West and Lane around 4.0 km West South West. Other nearby hamlets and settlements include Mountjoy, Trebudannon, White Cross, Kestle Mill and Black Cross.

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This information is based on OS, ONS and OSM data released under open licence.

Local Map

Map of Colan

Location Summary

  • Colan is located in Cornwall
  • Administrative Area:Cornwall
  • Ceremonial County: Cornwall
  • Historic County: Cornwall
  • Region & Country:South West / England

Nearby Towns & Cities

Nearby Localities

Smaller Settlements

Beaches

  • Porth Beach4.3 km WNW
  • Watergate Beach4.6 km NW
  • Whipsiderry Beach4.3 km WNW

Parks

  • Lanner Moor25.9 km SSW
  • Palm Cross Green79.1 km E
  • Summerleaze Down56.8 km NE
  • Trungle Moor53.1 km SW

Woods

  • Carnanton Woods3.4 km NE
  • Firhill Wood1.2 km NE
  • Grose Plantation4.6 km ESE
  • Menadews Plantation5.1 km NNE

Hills

  • Belowda Beacon10.4 km E
  • St Breock Beacon12.1 km NE
  • Trendeal Hill8.5 km SSE
  • Zelah Hill10.3 km SSW

Lakes

  • Porth Reservoir877 m N
  • Ruthvoes Reservoir6.1 km E
  • Trenance Boating Lake5.3 km W
  • Tresaddern Water6.2 km ENE

Waterfalls

  • Golitha Falls36.2 km ENE
  • White Lady Waterfall66.9 km ENE
  • Yealm Steps74.7 km E

Headlands

  • Creepinghole Point4.3 km NW
  • Trevelgue Head4.8 km WNW

Islands

  • Porth Island4.6 km WNW
  • Zacry's Islands4.4 km WNW

Wetlands

  • Stem Point5.6 km NNW
  • Grange Point6.5 km NNW
  • Sunny Corner6.9 km W

Health Services

  • Newquay HospitalHospital 5.1 km W
  • Treliske HospitalHospital 17.5 km SSW
  • St MargaretsMedical 5.5 km SE
  • Newquay Nursing and Residential HomeMedical 7.3 km W

Education

  • Nansledan SchoolSchool 2.4 km W
  • St Columb Minor AcademySchool 3.3 km WNW
  • Cornwall CollegeUniversity 4.6 km W

Train Stations

  • Quintrell Downs2.1 km WSW
  • St Columb Road4.6 km ESE

Bus Stations

  • Newquay Bus Station6.0 km W
  • Truro Bus Station17.0 km SSW

Coach Stations

  • Plymouth Coach Station61.0 km E
  • Torquay Coach Station104.0 km E

Ferry Terminals

  • Philleigh21.8 km S
  • Trelissick21.8 km S

Airports

  • Newquay Cornwall Airport3.3 km NNW
  • Land's End Airport58.8 km SW

Airfields

  • St Merryn Airfield10.4 km N

Heliports

  • Cornwall Air Ambulance Station2.6 km NNE

Harbours

  • Charlestown Docks19.6 km ESE
  • Mevagissey Harbour22.2 km SE