Carnmenellis
Carnmenellis is a Marilyn, 252m high, and also counts as a HuMP. The Marilyns are hills anywhere in Britain and Ireland with at least 150 metres of prominence, whatever their height.
Redruth is the nearest station, 3.5 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot): a full day on foot there and back. From Redruth it's about 2 hours to the summit. Camborne is next, 3.6 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot), and 12 stations are within 10 miles in all.
Carnmenellis Hill gives its name to the area of west Cornwall in England, between Redruth, Helston and Penryn. The hill itself is situated approximately three miles (5 km) south of Redruth. It is one of five Marilyns in Cornwall; the others being Brown Willy, Kit Hill, Hensbarrow Beacon and Watch Croft. The natural region of Carnmenellis has been designated as national character area 155 by Natural England.
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Stations within 10 miles of Carnmenellis, nearest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
- Redruth3.5 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot) · 2 hours to the summit
- Camborne3.6 mi (about 4.5 to 5 mi on foot) · 2 hours to the summit
- Penryn5.3 mi (about 7 to 7.5 mi on foot) · 3 hours to the summit
- Perranwell5.7 mi (about 7.5 to 8.5 mi on foot) · 3 hours to the summit
- Penmere6.9 mi (about 9 to 10 mi on foot) · 3.5 to 4 hours to the summitBronze walking rating
- Falmouth Town7.7 mi (about 10 to 11 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours to the summitBronze walking rating
- Falmouth Docks8.0 mi (about 10.5 to 11.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 hours1 in 25 on average to the summitBronze walking rating
- Hayle8.5 mi (about 11 to 12.5 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours to the summit
- Truro9.2 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summit
- Lelant9.2 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summitBronze walking rating
- Lelant Saltings9.4 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summitBronze walking rating
- St Erth9.6 mi (about 12.5 to 14 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours to the summitBronze walking rating