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, UK. Situated just south of Helston and the Royal Naval Air Station RNAS Culdrose, it is famous for its Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, at one time the largest in the world. The large satellite dishes are an iconic landmark, and can be seen for miles. Goonhilly Downs is now also home to a 12 megawatt wind farm consisting of six wind turbines of two megawatts, and supports a tourist attraction called Cornish Camels.

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, UK. Situated just south of Helston and the Royal Naval Air Station RNAS Culdrose, it is famous for its Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, at one time the largest in the world. The large satellite dishes are an iconic landmark, and can be seen for miles. Goonhilly Downs is now also home to a 12 megawatt wind farm consisting of six wind turbines of two megawatts, and supports a tourist attraction called Cornish Camels.