Mawnan Smith is a small village in the civil parish of Mawnan on the south Cornwall coast of Cornwall, England, a few miles from Falmouth and overlooking the sheltered creeks of the Helford River. The area is noted for its wooded valleys and mild, sheltered microclimate and sits close to well‑known coastal gardens such as Glendurgan and Trebah, with coastal footpaths and estuary views making it popular with walkers and visitors.
Historically the village grew up around several forges - hence the "Smith" in its name - and it retains a strong village identity with a church, village hall and local pub. Today the local economy blends agriculture, tourism and small businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns; community events and garden tourism remain important to village life.
Postcode districts covering Mawnan Smith
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 9.7 miles
- Falmouth 2.7 miles
- St. Austell 21.3 miles
- Truro 10.2 miles
- Camborne 10.8 miles
- Newquay 20.5 miles
- Penzance 19.4 miles
- Helston 7.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mawnan Parish 0.3 miles
- Helford Passage Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Port Navas Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Budock Parish 1.8 miles
- Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock Ward 1.8 miles
- Budock Water Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Falmouth Boslowick Ward 1.9 miles
- Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan Ward 2.3 miles
- Falmouth Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Anthony-in-Meneage Parish 2.7 miles
- Falmouth Arwenack Ward 2.9 miles
- Constantine Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Mawnan Smith
TR11 5GW, TR11 5ET, TR11 5HD, TR11 5HF, TR11 5JB, TR11 5ES, TR11 5EX, TR11 5HE, TR11 5GX … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 22.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 85.9 miles
- Penmere Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Falmouth Town Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Mawnan Smith Ad
- Trelawne Hotel 3 0.6 miles
- Greenbank Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Hotel Meudon 4 0.4 miles
- Budock Vean Hotel and Spa 4 1.4 miles
- St Michaels Resort, Falmouth 4 2.6 miles
- The Lerryn Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- The Royal Duchy Hotel 4 3 miles
- Trelawne Garden Annexe 3 0.4 miles
- Penmere Manor Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Membly Hall Hotel 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Mawnan Smith
- Mawnan C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swanpool Beach Beach 2.1 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 2.5 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 4.7 miles
- Pendower Beach 9.5 miles
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 9.8 miles
- Pencalenick Estate 11 miles
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 13.9 miles
- Hemmick Beach Beach 15.1 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 15.9 miles
- Vault Beach Beach 16.1 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 16.2 miles
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 17.5 miles