Lelant Downs Cornwall Map

About Lelant Downs

Lelant Downs exhales the quiet breath of Cornwall's western reaches. It lies 3.2 km west-south-west of Hayle (from Hayle: bearing 247°T, OS grid SW 528 360), and is situated north-north-west of Canon's Town village. The sunlight here often possesses a certain pearlescent quality, catching the fine grains of sand that drift inland from the nearby coast, lending a soft sheen to the weathered stone of its few dwellings. Ancient tracks, worn smooth by generations of footfall and cartwheel, weave through the sparse scrubland, hinting at a time when this place was a more vital artery for those travelling between the bustling port of St Ives and the mainland. Though small, Lelant Downs carries the subtle scent of salt on the breeze, a constant reminder of the Atlantic's proximity and its unyielding influence on the Cornish landscape. The sense of remoteness is palpable, a quietude that allows the distant cry of gulls and the rustle of wind through marram grass to become the dominant sounds.

About This Lelant Downs Map Page

Explore Lelant Downs, 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: 50.172653, -5.463136. 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.