Gwinear-Gwithian sits on the north‑west coast of Cornwall, stretching from the dune‑backed beach at Gwithian to the edges of the Hayle estuary; the long sandy shore and good surf make it popular with surfers and walkers, while the estuary and towans attract waders and other coastal wildlife. The characterful mix of dramatic coastline, small farms and the remnants of 19th‑century mining - including the familiar engine houses - gives the area a striking landscape and layered natural interest.
There is a strong Cornish identity locally, with medieval church sites in Gwinear, visible industrial archaeology and a community that balances tourism with agriculture and local services; nearby towns such as Hayle and Camborne provide larger amenities. Conservation efforts to protect the dunes and birdlife, together with surf culture and village events, mean it’s both a working landscape and a popular destination for visitors.
Postcode districts covering Gwinear-Gwithian
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 6.3 miles
- Falmouth 12.9 miles
- Truro 13.8 miles
- Camborne 3 miles
- Newquay 19.8 miles
- Penzance 9.8 miles
- Helston 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East Ward 0.8 miles
- Connor Downs Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Reawla Built-up area 1 mile
- Camborne West & Treswithian Ward 1.6 miles
- Barripper and Penponds Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Leedstown Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Hayle Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Crowan Parish 2.4 miles
- Praze-an-Beeble Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hayle West Ward 2.6 miles
- Camborne Built-up area 3 miles
- Camborne Trelowarren Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Gwinear-Gwithian
TR14 0DX, TR27 5GB, TR27 5FF, TR27 5BS, TR27 5BL, TR27 6DY, TR27 5DT, TR27 5ER, TR27 5EW … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 23.3 miles
- Exeter International Airport 93.3 miles
- Hayle Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Camborne Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Penzance Bus Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Gwinear-Gwithian Ad
- Premier Inn Hayle 3 1.8 miles
- Gwithian Holidays, Godrevy House 3 2.1 miles
- Premier Inn Camborne 3 2.3 miles
- The Star Inn 3.8 miles
- Tyacks Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Lowenac Hotel 2.7 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 2.9 miles
- The Old Quay House 3.8 miles
- St aubyn arms 3.3 miles
- Pedn-Olva 5.4 miles
Schools in Gwinear-Gwithian
- Connor Downs Academy Primary
- Gwinear Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 9.1 miles
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 9.3 miles
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 9.3 miles
- Penwith College College 9.6 miles
- Mên-an-Tol Archaeological site 11.2 miles
- Swanpool Beach Beach 13 miles
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 13.3 miles
- Merry Maidens Archaeological site 13.6 miles
- Boscawen-un Stone Circle Archaeological site 13.7 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 13.8 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 13.9 miles