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 miles14.5 km
- Falmouth 13.3 miles21.4 km
- St. Austell 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Truro 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Camborne 12 miles19.4 km
- Newquay 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Penzance 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Bodmin 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Helston 17.8 miles28.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Perranzabuloe Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bolingey Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Perranporth Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- St. Allen Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cubert Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Trevellas Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- St. Erme Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Shortlanesend Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Crantock Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
- St. Erme and Trispen Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Goonhavern
TR4 9JL, TR4 9GH, TR4 9QB, TR4 9GQ, TR4 9PU, TR4 9NW, TR4 9FZ, TR4 9LA, TR4 9NN … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 79.4 miles127.7 km
- Newquay Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km
Hotels near Goonhavern Ad
- Newperran Holiday Park 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Lewinnick Lodge 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Townhouse Rooms 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Priory Lodge Hotel 5.1 miles8.2 km
- St George's Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The White House Hotel 5 5.1 miles8.2 km
Schools in Goonhavern
- Goonhavern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 4 miles6.4 km
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Crantock Beach Beach 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Lane Theatre Theatre 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Fistral Beach Beach 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Huer's Hut Historic site 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 5.6 miles9 km
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.9 km