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 miles10.1 km
- Falmouth 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Truro 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Camborne 3 miles4.8 km
- Newquay 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Penzance 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Helston 7.4 miles11.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Connor Downs Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Reawla Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Camborne West & Treswithian Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Barripper and Penponds Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Leedstown Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hayle Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Crowan Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Praze-an-Beeble Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hayle West Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Camborne Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Camborne Trelowarren Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Gwinear-Gwithian
TR27 5LH, TR27 5JW, TR27 5DY, TR27 5HE, TR27 5ED, TR27 5DE, TR27 5HB, TR27 5DU, TR27 5EQ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 93.3 miles150.1 km
- Hayle Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Camborne Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Penzance Bus Station 9.2 miles14.9 km
Hotels near Gwinear-Gwithian Ad
- Portreath Arms 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Pedn Olva 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Boskerris Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Old Quay House 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Gannet Inn 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Atlantic Heights Guest House 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Penventon Park Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Tyacks Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Tregenna Castle Resort 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Gwinear-Gwithian
- Connor Downs Academy Primary
- Gwinear Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 9.3 miles15 km
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 9.3 miles15 km
- Penwith College College 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Mên-an-Tol Archaeological site 11.2 miles18 km
- Swanpool Beach Beach 13 miles21 km
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Gylly Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Merry Maidens Archaeological site 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Boscawen-un Stone Circle Archaeological site 13.7 miles22 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 13.9 miles22.3 km