Towan Head
Towan Head is a headland one mile west of Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is at the western end of Newquay Bay. The headland points north and Fistral Beach is immediately to the south.
- Cape
- …lies at an elevation of around 80 feet (20 metres)
- Description: headland in Cornwall, England, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Huer’s Hut and Atlantic Hotel.
Huer’s Hut
The Huer's Hut is a listed building in Newquay, Cornwall, England.
Atlantic Hotel
The Atlantic Hotel is in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Crantock and Porth.
West Pentire
West Pentire is a hamlet on the north coast of Cornwall in England, United Kingdom.
2 miles southwest of Towan Head
Towan Head
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Latitude
50.41757° or 50° 25′ 3″ north
Longitude
-5.09341° or 5° 5′ 36″ west
Open location code
9C2PCW94+2J
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Towan Head” goes by many names.
Towan HeadCebuano
Penn TewynCornish
Towan HeadItalian
Towan HeadPolish
Towan HeadSwedish
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Trenance and Pentire.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Headland Hotel and Newquay Harbour.
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North Cornwall: Highlights
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