St Ruan's Well

Heritage Site in Cornwall

England

St Ruan's Well

Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith Cove Credit: Arthur Sherry

St Ruan's Well, located in Cornwall, is a historic heritage site that holds significant cultural and religious importance. The well is dedicated to St Ruan, a 6th-century Celtic saint who is said to have performed miracles and healing rituals at the site.

The well is situated in a tranquil and picturesque setting, surrounded by lush greenery and ancient stone ruins. Visitors can access the well via a footpath that leads through a wooded area, adding to the sense of mystique and spirituality surrounding the site.

The well itself is a small stone structure with a natural spring bubbling up from the ground. It is believed that the water from the well has healing properties and is often collected by visitors for its supposed medicinal benefits.

St Ruan's Well is a popular pilgrimage site for those seeking spiritual solace, as well as for tourists interested in exploring Cornwall's rich history and folklore. The site is well-maintained and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors looking to connect with nature and ancient traditions.

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St Ruan's Well Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.987/-5.188 or Grid Reference SW7114. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith Cove
The footpath to the car park, Cadgwith
The footpath to the car park, Cadgwith
Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith Cove
A fishing boat landing at Cadgwith Cove
A fishing boat landing at Cadgwith Cove
A fishing boat landing at Cadgwith Cove
A fishing boat landing at Cadgwith Cove
Fishing boats, Cadgwith Cove
Fishing boats, Cadgwith Cove
Road junction at Mount Herman
Road junction at Mount Herman
Lizard Downs Nature Reserve The footpath proceeds south-westwards to Kynance Cove, past old Serpentine workings along the way.
Lizard Downs Nature Reserve
The footpath proceeds south-westwards to Kynance Cove, past old Serpentine workings along the way.
Kynance Garage Britain's most southerly petrol station?
Kynance Garage
Britain's most southerly petrol station?
Path from Lizard Downs Gorse in bloom by the path back from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/367288">SW6914 : Lizard Downs Nature Reserve</a> to the main road at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/411456">SW6914 : Kynance Garage</a>.
Path from Lizard Downs
Gorse in bloom by the path back from SW6914 : Lizard Downs Nature Reserve to the main road at SW6914 : Kynance Garage.
Church Cove
Church Cove
Coastline at Polbarrow and Whale Rock
Coastline at Polbarrow and Whale Rock
St. Wynwallow's. Landewednack, Cornwall
St. Wynwallow's. Landewednack, Cornwall
Farm buildings, Church Cove, Lizard
Farm buildings, Church Cove, Lizard
Dilapidated dry stone wall, Lizard
Dilapidated dry stone wall, Lizard
The A3083 north of Lizard
The A3083 north of Lizard
St. Grada's, Grade, Cornwall
St. Grada's, Grade, Cornwall
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St Ruan's Well is located at Grid Ref: SW7114 (Lat: 49.987, Lng: -5.188)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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