Goonhilly Downs

Goonhilly Downs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that forms a raised plateau in the central western area of the Lizard peninsula in southern Cornwall, England. It is one of 229 English national nature reserves designated by Natural England with an area of almost 1,270 hectares.

Goonhilly Downs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Goonhilly Downs
Location within Cornwall
Goonhilly Downs (England)
LocationCornwall
Grid referenceSW720200
Coordinates50.0394°N 5.1709°W / 50.0394; -5.1709
InterestBiological
Area1,271 hectares (12.7 km2; 4.91 sq mi)
Notification1951 (1951)
Natural England website
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