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3About Trethowel
Trethowel lies within Cornwall's china clay mining district, just north of St Austell amongst the distinctive white spoil heaps that characterise this industrial landscape. Access is via the A391 from St Austell, with onward connections to the A30 for longer journeys or the A390 towards Truro. The area boasts over 60 public EV charging points, reflecting Cornwall's commitment to electric vehicle infrastructure. The settlement sits surrounded by active and abandoned quarries that create an almost lunar landscape, frequently used as a filming location for science fiction productions.
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Trethowel is in England, at 50.352, -4.796 - about 8 km north of Pentewan.
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The closest airport to Trethowel is Cornwall Airport Newquay, 25 km (about 28 min by car).