Colan Church
Colan Church is situated close to Porth Reservoir, near Newquay. The first church known to be built on the site was in 1250 and the present church dates from 1360, initially built to a cruciform plan and expanded during the 15th century. It was dedicated to a 7th-century Welsh saint known as Collen or Colanus, who like many of the Celtic saints, settled in Cornwall before moving on to Brittany. In 1876, the church was in a dilapidated state, but thanks to the vicar and the Hoblyn family of Fir Hall Manor, the main tower was rebuilt in 1879 and by 1887, the church had been completely restored. It became the Hoblyn family church and some of the Hoblyns are buried there.
On walks
- Porth Reservoir and Colan church (4.5 mile walk)
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The walk route is described with detailed, regularly-updated, hand-written directions.
Each time there is a new direction to follow, the app will beep to remind you, and will warn you if you go off-route.
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