Goonhilly Downs

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Goonhilly Downs is one of 148 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cornwall. Only three of the county's SSSIs are larger. It lies within Cornwall National Landscape National Landscape.

Kennack to Coverack and West Lizard are among the SSSIs within 0.3 km. The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 12.5 km to the north-east.

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