Goonhavern is a small rural village in Cornwall, England, a short drive from the county’s north coast and within easy reach of the cathedral city of Truro. The surrounding landscape is typical north‑Cornish countryside - hedged lanes, small farms and patches of heath - with sandy beaches and clifftop paths a short journey away towards places such as Perranporth.
The village name comes from the Cornish language and the settlement reflects the county’s mixed agricultural and maritime heritage; historically shaped by farming (and the wider mining economy of Cornwall), today it combines local trades, holiday accommodation and commuters, while retaining a strong sense of community and Cornish identity common to small villages in the area.
Postcode districts covering Goonhavern
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 9 miles
- Falmouth 13.3 miles
- St. Austell 14.6 miles
- Truro 5.8 miles
- Camborne 12 miles
- Newquay 5.4 miles
- Penzance 24.5 miles
- Bodmin 19.1 miles
- Helston 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Perranzabuloe Parish 0.9 miles
- Bolingey Built-up area 1.5 miles
- St. Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern Ward 1.8 miles
- Perranporth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- St. Allen Parish 2.2 miles
- Cubert Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 3 miles
- Trevellas Built-up area 3.2 miles
- St. Erme Parish 3.9 miles
- Shortlanesend Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Crantock Built-up area 4.1 miles
- St. Erme and Trispen Built-up area 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Goonhavern
TR4 9GH, TR4 9JX, TR4 9PU, TR4 9FD, TR4 9FG, TR4 9QN, TR4 9QE, TR4 9QD, TR4 9FN … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 8.6 miles
- Exeter International Airport 79.4 miles
- Newquay Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Goonhavern Ad
- Newperran Holiday Park 0.8 miles
- Lewinnick Lodge 4 4.9 miles
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4 5.3 miles
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Townhouse Rooms 4 6.2 miles
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only 4 4.9 miles
- The White House Hotel 5 5.1 miles
- Penhallow House Glamping Retreat 2.7 miles
- Oceanside 5.4 miles
Schools in Goonhavern
- Goonhavern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 1.8 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 2.2 miles
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 4 miles
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 4.6 miles
- Crantock Beach Beach 4.7 miles
- Lane Theatre Theatre 4.8 miles
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 5.1 miles
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 5.1 miles
- Fistral Beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Huer's Hut Historic site 5.6 miles
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 5.6 miles
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 6.1 miles