How far is it from Gwennap to Higher Downs?

The distance between Gwennap and Higher Downs is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gwennap to Higher Downs?

The drive from Gwennap to Higher Downs takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Gwennap to Higher Downs?

The fastest route from Gwennap to Higher Downs covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Higher Downs from Gwennap?

Higher Downs lies roughly to the south-west of Gwennap.

Are there charging stations between Gwennap and Higher Downs?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gwennap 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: 67.

Gwennap Higher Downs

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Gwennap to Higher Downs takes about 30 min via B3280. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 16 mi

1 Depart left onto Gwenap Byway 126 yd
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 17 yd
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 Turn sharp right 2 mi
7 Continue straight 159 yd
8 Turn right 2 mi
9 Turn left 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
11 Continue straight 163 yd
12 Turn left onto Buller Hill 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Redruth Road 1 mi

14 Turn right 1 mi
15 Turn right onto New Road 1 mi
16 Turn left 1 mi
17 Turn right 2 mi
18 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
19 At end of road, turn right onto Fore Street 12 yd
20 Turn left onto Praze Road 3 mi
21 At end of road, turn left onto Fraddam Road 6 yd
22 Turn right 4 mi
23 Turn left onto Relubbus Hill 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Relubbus Lane 1 mi
25 Arrive

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The return trip from Higher Downs to Gwennap covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

67 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 Gwennap to Higher Downs?: The distance between Gwennap and Higher Downs is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gwennap to Higher Downs?: The drive from Gwennap to Higher Downs takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Gwennap to Higher Downs?: The fastest route from Gwennap to Higher Downs covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Higher Downs from Gwennap?: Higher Downs lies roughly to the south-west of Gwennap.
Are there charging stations between Gwennap and Higher Downs?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gwennap 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: 67.

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