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About The Towans

The Towans lies along Cornwall's north coast between Hayle and St Ives, reached via the A30 then A3074. This sand dune area connects Hayle with St Ives Bay, popular with visitors exploring the Atlantic coastline. About 40 fast EV chargers operate nearby in Hayle. The name comes from the Cornish "towans" meaning sand dunes, which still form natural barriers against the Atlantic surf.

Where is The Towans on the map?

The Towans is in England, at 50.196, -5.424 - about 12 km west of Pengegon.

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The closest airport to The Towans is Land's End Airport, 30 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Cornwall Airport Newquay.

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