How far is it from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs?

The distance between Gilbert's Coombe and Higher Downs is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs?

The drive from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs?

The fastest route from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Higher Downs from Gilbert's Coombe?

Higher Downs lies roughly to the south-west of Gilbert's Coombe.

Are there charging stations between Gilbert's Coombe and Higher Downs?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs, including 1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne (300 kW); Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth (120 kW); Trevenson Road, Redruth (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 59.

Gilbert's Coombe Higher Downs

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs takes about 30 min via B3280. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Bassett Road 1 mi
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout straight 1 mi
4 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
5 Merge slightly right onto Redruth to Pool and Camborne Bypass 4 mi
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight 30 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Roseworthy Hill 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Horsepool Road 1 mi
11 Turn slightly left onto Gwinear Road 31 yd
12 Continue left onto Gwinear Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Station Road 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Penhale Road 71 yd
15 Turn left onto Cathebedron Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Howe Downs 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Praze Road 2 mi
18 At end of road, turn left onto Fraddam Road 6 yd
19 Turn right 4 mi
20 Turn left onto Relubbus Hill 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Relubbus Lane 1 mi
22 Arrive

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The return trip from Higher Downs to Gilbert's Coombe covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

59 chargers

1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne, TR14 0BJ300 kW
Dracaena Avenue, FalmouthDracaena Avenue, Falmouth, England, TR11 2ER120 kW
Trevenson Road, RedruthTrevenson Road, Redruth, England, TR15 3PL120 kW
Plume of Feathers, ScorrierPlume of Feathers, Scorrier, Cornwall, TR16 5BN75 kW
The Copper Coast, Tolvaddon RoadThe Copper Coast, Tolvaddon Road, Camborne, TR14 0BJ75 kW

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Higher Downs → Trew6 mi · 15 min Higher Downs → Land's End Airport (LEQ)15 mi · 25 min Higher Downs → Tolgus Mount17 mi · 30 min Higher Downs → Trythogga6 mi · 10 min Higher Downs → Cripplesease9 mi · 15 min Higher Downs → Crowntown9 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs?: The distance between Gilbert's Coombe and Higher Downs is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs?: The drive from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs?: The fastest route from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Higher Downs from Gilbert's Coombe?: Higher Downs lies roughly to the south-west of Gilbert's Coombe.
Are there charging stations between Gilbert's Coombe and Higher Downs?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilbert's Coombe to Higher Downs, including 1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne (300 kW); Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth (120 kW); Trevenson Road, Redruth (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 59.

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