St. Goran is a compact, mainly coastal parish in Cornwall, tucked on the south‑coast between St Austell and Mevagissey. It includes the small fishing village of Gorran Haven and the older settlement of Gorran Churchtown, and is characterised by rocky coves, sandy stretches and rolling farmland with the South West Coast Path running nearby, making it popular for walkers and seaside visitors.
The community has long roots - an ancient parish church sits inland among cottages - and a local economy still mixes small‑scale fishing and agriculture with tourism, holiday lets and independent businesses. The area is noted for its quiet, traditional Cornish character, lively village life and coastal scenery rather than any single landmark, so it’s often chosen by those seeking a more low‑key seaside experience.
Postcode districts covering St. Goran
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Falmouth 13.4 miles21.6 km
- St. Austell 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Truro 11 miles17.7 km
- Camborne 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Newquay 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bodmin 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Helston 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Gorran Haven Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Mevagissey Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- St. Michael Caerhays Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Ewe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- St. Mewan & Grampound Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Pentewan Valley Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Veryan Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Mevagissey & St. Austell Bay Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Tregoney with Cuby Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Tregony Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Grampound with Creed Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Sticker Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in St. Goran
PL26 6JF, PL26 6LS, PL26 6NG, PL26 6HW, PL26 6JN, PL26 6LP, PL26 6NT, PL26 6HN, PL26 6PA … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 70.1 miles112.8 km
- St Austell Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Par Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near St. Goran Ad
- Tremarne Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mevagissey Bay Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Boscundle Manor 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Lodges 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Carlyon Bay Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Fowey Hall Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Old Quay House Hotel 10 miles16 km
- Harbour Hotel Fowey 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The King 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Trenython Manor Resort 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in St. Goran
- Gorran School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hemmick Beach Beach 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Vault Beach Beach 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Pentewan Beach Beach 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Pendower Beach 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Eden Project Gardens 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Pencalenick Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Gylly Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.5 km