Ruthvoes (pronounced locally Ruthers to rhyme with mothers) is a settlement in central Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated in the parish of St. Columb Major approximately two miles (3 km) south of St Columb Major village and 6½ miles (11 km) east of Newquay[1].
The village lies on the northwest edge of Goss Moor near the A30 dual carriageway trunk road. The Par to Newquay branch railway passes south of the settlement.
Ruthvoes is the location of the holy well of Saint Columba the virgin and, according to legend, is where she was beheaded.[2][3]
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