Blackwater

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Blackwater

Quad biking near Blackwater
Quad biking near Blackwater Credit: Steve Daniels

Blackwater is a small village located in Cornwall, England. Situated in the southwestern part of the county, it lies about 7 miles southeast of Newquay and approximately 10 miles northwest of Truro. The village is nestled in a picturesque valley along the A3075 road, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

With a population of around 1,500 residents, Blackwater retains a quaint and charming atmosphere. It is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing developments. The village is well-kept, boasting tidy streets and a sense of community pride.

Despite its small size, Blackwater offers a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, a convenience store, and a few local businesses. The village is also served by a regular bus service, providing connections to nearby towns and villages.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding countryside. Nearby attractions include the stunning coastlines of Perranporth and Holywell Bay, which offer sandy beaches and scenic walking trails. The area is also known for its mining heritage, with remnants of old mines dotting the landscape.

Overall, Blackwater provides a peaceful and rural living environment, with easy access to the natural beauty of the Cornish countryside. Its convenient location between Newquay and Truro ensures residents can enjoy the amenities of larger towns while still embracing a slower-paced village lifestyle.

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Blackwater Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.271703/-5.180039 or Grid Reference SW7346. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Quad biking near Blackwater
Quad biking near Blackwater
Carrick : The A390 Taken from a roundabout near Three Burrows and near the A30.
Carrick : The A390
Taken from a roundabout near Three Burrows and near the A30.
Carrick : The A30 The A30 heading down the hillside on the way through Cornwall.
Carrick : The A30
The A30 heading down the hillside on the way through Cornwall.
Carrick : The A30 From a roundabout looking across to the A30 junction.
Carrick : The A30
From a roundabout looking across to the A30 junction.
Carrick : The B3277 Looking down the B3277 from a roundabout.
Carrick : The B3277
Looking down the B3277 from a roundabout.
Carrick : The A30 The A30 heading through Cornwall.
Carrick : The A30
The A30 heading through Cornwall.
A30 east of Redruth As we accelerate eastwards towards Truro, a white van heads homewards towards Redruth, on one of the sections where the railway and the road run parallel to each other.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
A30 east of Redruth
As we accelerate eastwards towards Truro, a white van heads homewards towards Redruth, on one of the sections where the railway and the road run parallel to each other. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
A30 east of Redruth One of the few sections where the road and the railway run parallel.  It must encourage a few car drivers to race the train but we were comfortably overhauling this silver car.  Opposite, behind the eastbound lay by, is a triangle of land that formerly contained the junction of the railway to St Agnes.  The connection to the main line has been obliterated by the dual carriageway.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
A30 east of Redruth
One of the few sections where the road and the railway run parallel. It must encourage a few car drivers to race the train but we were comfortably overhauling this silver car. Opposite, behind the eastbound lay by, is a triangle of land that formerly contained the junction of the railway to St Agnes. The connection to the main line has been obliterated by the dual carriageway. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
Towards Blackwater The railway line and the A30 diverge here.  Looking north across arable farmland from one to the other the village on the far side is Blackwater mainly in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SW7346">SW7346</a>
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
Towards Blackwater
The railway line and the A30 diverge here. Looking north across arable farmland from one to the other the village on the far side is Blackwater mainly in SW7346 This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
From Chasewater viaduct The view from the viaduct shows, to the right, the wonderfully named Little Jolly's Bottom Farm, named on some maps more prosaically as Railway Farm.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
From Chasewater viaduct
The view from the viaduct shows, to the right, the wonderfully named Little Jolly's Bottom Farm, named on some maps more prosaically as Railway Farm. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Redruth at 1231.
Field at Tywarnhale Farm Looking towards Mingoose Plantation.
Field at Tywarnhale Farm
Looking towards Mingoose Plantation.
Kneehigh Theatre's 'Asylum' The Asylum is a temporary structure in which the Cornwall-based theatre company, Kneehigh stage their summer productions at Tywarnhale Farm.
Kneehigh Theatre's 'Asylum'
The Asylum is a temporary structure in which the Cornwall-based theatre company, Kneehigh stage their summer productions at Tywarnhale Farm.
The performance space in the Asylum See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2565129">SW7247 : Kneehigh Theatre's 'Asylum'</a>.
The performance space in the Asylum
The audience at the Asylum Waiting for the commencement of Kneehigh Theatre's 'The Wild Bride'. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2565129">SW7247 : Kneehigh Theatre's 'Asylum'</a>.
The audience at the Asylum
Waiting for the commencement of Kneehigh Theatre's 'The Wild Bride'. See also SW7247 : Kneehigh Theatre's 'Asylum'.
Passing the Scorrier turnoff A class 50 excursion to Cornwall was run on this grey and dull day . The special is seen returning from Penzance en route to Truro where it would then head to Falmouth.In the distance is the well known local landmark , the remains of the engine house of Hallanbeagle mine.
Passing the Scorrier turnoff
A class 50 excursion to Cornwall was run on this grey and dull day . The special is seen returning from Penzance en route to Truro where it would then head to Falmouth.In the distance is the well known local landmark , the remains of the engine house of Hallanbeagle mine.
High Speed Train at Chacewater, 1981 A High Speed Train [with power car 43032 nearest the camera] passes through the closed station at Chacewater in the Autumn of 1981
High Speed Train at Chacewater, 1981
A High Speed Train [with power car 43032 nearest the camera] passes through the closed station at Chacewater in the Autumn of 1981
High Speed Train Leaving Chacewater, 1981 An eastbound High Speed Train [with power car No 43033 visible] has just passed through the closed station at Chacewater and is crossing the viaduct in the autumn of 1981
High Speed Train Leaving Chacewater, 1981
An eastbound High Speed Train [with power car No 43033 visible] has just passed through the closed station at Chacewater and is crossing the viaduct in the autumn of 1981
Hawkes Shaft Pumping Engine House Seen across the fields , quite a large engine house and stack.
Hawkes Shaft Pumping Engine House
Seen across the fields , quite a large engine house and stack.
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Blackwater is located at Grid Ref: SW7346 (Lat: 50.271703, Lng: -5.180039)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.271703,-5.180039
Post Office
Blackwater Post Office
Addr City: Truro
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: TR4 8EG
Addr Street: East Hill
Addr Village: Blackwater
Brand: Post Office
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Description: The post office is inside The Old Mill Village Shop, opened 07/09/2018
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Ref Pol Id: 147433
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Lat/Long: 50.2722329/-5.1764286
Blackwater
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Wikipedia: en:Blackwater, Cornwall
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Pub
Red Lion
Addr City: Truro
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Bus Stop
Bus Shelter
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Bus Stop
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Weighbridge
Weighbridge
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Wheal Gimp Farm
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Toronto
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Briar Dene
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Briar Dene Farm
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Llamedos
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Creston
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North Hill House
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Grey Gables
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The Old Mill Village Shop
Addr City: Truro
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: Blackwater
Addr Housename: The Old Mill
Addr Postcode: TR4 8EG
Addr Street: East Hill
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoldmillvillageshop/
Contact Website: https://the-old-mill-village-shop-ltd.business.site/
Fhrs Id: 1044510
Shop: convenience
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 50.2722125/-5.1764227
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 50.2708834/-5.1784984
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