St Gennys is a small, rural parish on the exposed north coast of Cornwall, a few miles west of Bude. The landscape is a mix of rolling farmland, hedgerows and dramatic cliffs and coves, with the tiny coastal settlement of Crackington Haven and stretches of the South West Coast Path drawing walkers and rock‑poolers to the shore.
Historically the community grew from farming and small‑scale fishing and the parish church has medieval roots, giving the area a quiet sense of continuity. Today the local economy leans on agriculture and coastal tourism, and the parish retains a close‑knit, village feel with seasonal visitors and a strong connection to the landscape and seafaring heritage.
Postcode districts covering St. Gennys
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Jacobstow Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Otterham Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- St. Juliot Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Poundstock Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Warbstow Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Lesnewth Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Widemouth Bay Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Week St. Mary Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Treneglos Parish 4.9 miles8 km
- Boscastle Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Camelford & Boscastle Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Tremaine Parish 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in St. Gennys
EX23 0BE, EX23 0JR, EX23 0NS, EX23 0NT, EX23 0NJ, EX23 0NU, EX23 0JJ, EX23 0LE, EX23 0JQ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 26.5 miles42.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 52.1 miles83.9 km
- Bodmin General Railway Station 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Boscarne Junction Railway Station 19.2 miles30.9 km
Hotels near St. Gennys Ad
- Wellington Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Beach at Bude 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Falcon Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- Tommy Jacks Beach Apartments 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Widemouth Manor 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Camelot Castle Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Darlington Hotel 8.3 miles13.4 km
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 3 miles4.9 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Butterhole Beach Beach 19.3 miles31.1 km