Carland Cross Cornwall Map

About Carland Cross

Carland Cross, a quiet point on the Cornish map, exhales the scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows. It lies 8.4 km south-south-east of Newquay (from Newquay: bearing 152°T, OS grid SW 848 540), and is situated west-south-west of Mitchell village. The lanes that converge here are often softened by the low-lying Cornish sun, a light that seems to linger longer on the moss-covered stone walls than elsewhere. This small collection of dwellings and fields, rather than a bustling centre, feels more like a pause in the landscape, a place where the gentle roll of the surrounding countryside is the loudest sound. The air here carries a subtle, almost mineral freshness, perhaps a legacy of the agricultural land that defines its immediate surroundings. Carland Cross, in its unassuming way, offers a glimpse into a Cornwall that is less about dramatic coastlines and more about the deep, quiet heart of the land.

About This Carland Cross Map Page

Explore Carland Cross, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.346750, -5.025784. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.