Frogpool

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Frogpool

The Cornish Arms in summer Credit: Phillip Roscorla

Frogpool is a small village located in the Carnon Downs area of Cornwall, England. Situated approximately four miles southwest of Truro, Frogpool is nestled amongst the beautiful Cornish countryside, surrounded by idyllic farmland and rolling hills.

The village is known for its peaceful and picturesque atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil getaway. Frogpool boasts a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents.

Despite its small size, Frogpool offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of both locals and visitors. The village is home to a local pub, The Cornish Arms, which is renowned for its traditional Cornish cuisine and friendly atmosphere. Additionally, Frogpool has a convenience store, a post office, and a primary school, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.

For nature enthusiasts, Frogpool provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The surrounding countryside offers numerous walking paths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning landscapes and enjoy the local flora and fauna. The nearby Carnon River is also a popular spot for fishing and picnicking.

Frogpool's convenient location allows for easy access to the nearby city of Truro, where residents can find a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational facilities. The village is also well-connected to other parts of Cornwall through regular bus services.

Overall, Frogpool offers a peaceful and scenic escape, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the charm and beauty of the Cornish countryside.

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Frogpool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.218604/-5.141172 or Grid Reference SW7640. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cornish Arms in summer

Phillip Roscorla

Chimney, Point Mills Arsenic Refinery, Bissoe

Chris Andrews

Spoil heap, Nangiles mine

Chris Andrews

Road into Bissoe

SMJ

Pylon and field

SMJ

Looking south towards Hick's Mill

SMJ

Pellyn-Wartha Trig Point Flush Bracket S7872

thejackrustles

Stone Stile SW7639a

On byway 313/17/3&4 gold leading to Bargus Farm. Byway leads off Perranwell Station (Greenwith Road) to Frogpool road. The stile is at the west end of a footbridge, beside a ford. Cattle stile with one ground level stone bar each side of a central raised stone bar. Public byway 313/17/3&4 (gold) from: Perranwell Station to: Bargus Farm.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7639b

At the junction of 3 footpaths 313/13/2 which runs from Trewedna Water Road to White Cottage in a west to east direction, 313/13/3 (bronze) which goes over the stile and runs from White Cottage to Bargus Farm, 313/13/1 runs from White Cottage back to Trewedna Water Road initially in a southerly direction. East side 2 granite steps with a large flat slate slab across the top. 31 inches wide, 37 inches high. West side the same large slate at the top, 2 granite slabs, stone step on the right side, some stones at the base. 50 inches high. Public footpath 313/13/3 (bronze) from White Cottage to Bargus Farm.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739a

On a public path that runs from the side of the Post Office in School Hill, Perranwell Station to St Piran’s Church, Perranarworthal. Cattle stile made with just three long horizontal granite blocks. Public footpath 313/1/4 gold from Perranwell to Churchtown.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739b

On a public footpath that runs from the side of the Post Office in School Hill, Perranwell Station to St Piran’s Church, Perranarworthal. This stile is sited at the top of the footpath towards the church & just beyond this point the footpath becomes a public byway. Coffen stile with five long granite blocks. Coffen stile – a stile built over a pit – like a granite cattle grid. Coffen is a Cornish word for a man-made hole in the ground. Public footpath 313/1/4 gold and byway 313/1/3 gold from Perranwell to the Churchtown.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739c

On a public footpath leading from the top of the footpath from Post Office on School Hill, coming out in Perranwell Station on St Pirans Hill. Where this footpath leads off, the footpath from School Hill & the Church becomes a wider public byway. It is a granite stile with a wooden top. Two granite steps on the east side, three granite steps on the west side. The granite is very even (quite new?) and the top step Public footpath 313/1/3 gold from St Pirans Hill to the Churchtown.has cross hatched markings.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739d

Perranwell, where footpath leads from Greenwith Road in a SW direction. Cattle stile. Height on road side 19 inches high, 36 inches across, consist of top granite slab & a lower granite slab. On path side there is a top granite slab, 2 lower granite slabs & a lower stone. Height 39 inches. Public footpath 313/10/1 gold.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739e

Perranwell, where footpath 313/11/1, leading south from Footpath 313/10/1, joins public Byway 313/12/2. Cattle stile. North side of stile top granite slab, lower granite slab & stone at the bottom. Width 34 inches, height 28 inches. South side of stile top granite slab, lower granite slab & stone at the bottom. Height 37 inches. On North side of stile there is an overhanging tree that has to be ducked under. Public footpath 313/11/1 joining public byway 313/12/2.

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739f

Perranwell. About halfway along footpath 313/7/3, south of the railway bridge, beside a metal gate blocked by a tree. Cattle stile. North side; 2 granite slabs with a metal bar across the top (metal bar looks repurposed) Width 30inches. Height to top of metal bar 36 inches. South side: 3 granite slabs & the same metal bar. Height 51 inches. A long public footpath 313/7/3 (Gold) leads south west then curving around to south after passing under Railway bridge from Byway 313/12/1, joining public Footpath 313/7/2

Carrie Langford

Stone Stile SW7739g

Perranwell Step stile through a gap in the hedge. The steps are set apart, embedded in the bank. East side 1 granite step Height 8” width 18 inches. On west side 4 steps Height 48 inches. A long public footpath 313/7/3 (Gold) leads south west then curving around to south after passing under Railway bridge from Byway 313/12/1, joining public Footpath 313/7/2.

Carrie Langford