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 miles
- Otterham Parish 2.6 miles
- St. Juliot Parish 2.8 miles
- Poundstock Parish 3.6 miles
- Warbstow Parish 4 miles
- Lesnewth Parish 4.1 miles
- Widemouth Bay Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Week St. Mary Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Treneglos Parish 4.9 miles
- Boscastle Built-up area 5.1 miles
- Camelford & Boscastle Ward 5.5 miles
- Tremaine Parish 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in St. Gennys
EX23 0NY, EX23 0BE, PL32 9SY, EX23 0NS, EX23 0PE, EX23 0LD, EX23 0JJ, EX23 0NP, EX23 0JZ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 26.5 miles
- Exeter International Airport 52.1 miles
- Bodmin General Railway Station 19.1 miles
- Boscarne Junction Railway Station 19.2 miles
Hotels near St. Gennys Ad
- The Old Wainhouse 3 1.3 miles
- Widemouth Manor Hotel 3.9 miles
- The Wellington Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- YHA Boscastle Hostel 4 5.1 miles
- Widemouth Bay Caravan Park 3.8 miles
- The Olde Malthouse Inn 3 8 miles
- The Beach 7.2 miles
- Camelot Castle Hotel 7.9 miles
- The Falcon Hotel 3 7 miles
- Premier Inn Bude 3 7.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 3 miles
- Buckator Beach Beach 3.2 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 7.1 miles
- Butterhole Beach Beach 19.3 miles