North Petherwin is a small rural village and civil parish in north‑east Cornwall, close to the border with Devon and a few miles north‑west of Launceston. Set among rolling farmland and hedged lanes, it retains a compact historic core centred on a medieval parish church and scattered hamlets, reflecting its long agricultural history.
The local economy remains largely agricultural with some small businesses, holiday lets and commuters to nearby towns; socially the community is active with village events and a village hall that brings neighbours together. The quiet lanes and countryside make it popular with walkers exploring the Cornish–Devon border, and the parish’s history and rural character give it a distinctly timeless feel within England.
Postcode districts covering North Petherwin
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Launceston North & North Petherwin Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Boyton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Tremaine Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Egloskerry Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Tresmeer Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Werrington Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- St. Stephens by Launceston Rural Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Warbstow Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- North Tamerton Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Laneast Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Northcott Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Week St. Mary Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in North Petherwin
PL15 8NB, PL15 8LL, PL15 8ND, PL15 8GW, PL15 8LS, PL15 8NN, PL15 8NA, PL15 8NX, PL15 8WG … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 29.7 miles47.9 km
- Exeter International Airport 45.3 miles72.9 km
- Gunnislake Railway Station 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Liskeard Railway Station 17.1 miles27.5 km
Hotels near North Petherwin Ad
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Eagle House Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 9 miles14.5 km
- The Arundell 8 miles12.9 km
- Widemouth Manor 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The White Hart Hotel 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in North Petherwin
- North Petherwin School Primary
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Hingston Down Hill 14.9 miles24 km