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About Gorran Haven

Gorran Haven is a small scenic resort lying south west of Mevagissy. It stands back from rugged Dodman Point, a headland where there was once an Iron-Age Fort. At the top of the headland a giant cross acts as a daytime landmark for shipping. For centuries the spot had been the graveyard of many a ship and the cross was erected in 1896 by the rector of St.Michael's, Caerhays.

Historically, this beautiful location is said to be the place where Sir Henry Treworth of Bodruggan spurred his horse over the cliffs in 1485. Sir Henry had supported Richard III's ill-fated cause at the Battle of Bosworth and was fleeing his enemies. Ever since the event, the spot has been known as Bodruggan's Leap.

A feature of Gorran is its low walled harbour, an enchanting place to while away a summer evening watching boats sail to and thro' rocking to the gentle rhythm of the waves. Spreading out from the harbour are several ancient white-washed cottages, some dating from around 1550. A street crammed with a rich variety of quaint properties leads uphill directly from the beach whose southern end is protected by a small breakwater and overlooked by old cellars once used by fisher-folk.

A cliff top path takes you to Chapel Point, from which there is access to Great Perhaver beach. This is a lonely expanse of sand, equally lonely is Little Perhaver beach which can only be reached from the sea. Bow beach or Vault beach have delightful white sands and can reached via an easy coastal walk from which the walker may enjoy fine sea and coastal views.

The parish church of St.Gorran is about a mile inland in a quiet unspoilt hamlet which looks for all the world as though time had passed it by. The church is of Norman origin and it is well worth taking the time to get there, for not only is it historic but it rests in a pleasant pastoral setting.

Gorran Haven has the usual atmospheric Cornish inns, cafe's, and restaurants serving delicious crab and lobster. There is a good choice of holiday accommodation and plenty of nearby attractions, these include an abundance of beautiful gardens such as The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Caerhays Castle and Gardens.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Gorran Haven

World of Model Railways	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Mevagissey Museum	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Caerhays Castle & Gardens	(2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Lost Gardens of Heligan	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Trewithen Gardens	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Pine Lodge Gardens	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
The Eden Project	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
St. Catherine's Castle	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Readymoney Cove	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Trelissick Garden	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Truro Cathedral	(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
St Mawes Castle	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
St Anthony Head	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Restormel Castle	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Pendennis Castle	(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Gorran Haven

Boswinger, in the county of Cornwall (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W)
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Mevagissey, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction N)
One of a ribbon of picturesque fishing villages dotting the fabled Cornish coastline. Mevagissey has ancient buildings flanking...
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Pentewan, in the county of Cornwall (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
Set amidst enchanting countryside, Pentewan has caravan and camping sites making it a popular resort for families. It has a fine sandy beach which is ideal for beach-games, swimming, fishing and other watersports.
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Portloe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W)
"One of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish fishing villages" - Sir John Betjeman (famous poet 1906-1984)
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Veryan, in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)
Popular Cornish resort in the heart of the beautiful Roseland peninsula, Veryan is a place of strong Cornish traditions which offers it's visitors a genuine welcome.
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Charlestown, in the county of Cornwall (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
This lovely little port hugs the rugged south Cornish coast overlooking picturesque St. Austell Bay.
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St Austell, in the county of Cornwall (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)
One of the blessings of St. Austell, is its parish church, a glorious structure that has a beautiful carved 15th-century tower built of local yellow stone.
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Polkerris, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)
Polkerris in St.Austell's Bay has a lovely sandy beach backed by a cluster of cottages built haphazardly along a narrow village street leading towards the wooded hills and cliffs which give shelter to this enchanting little cove.
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Polruan, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
A holiday resort of considerable merit and charm.
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Fowey, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)
The picturesque harbour town of Fowey has a history as colourful as some of the pretty boats sailing in and out of its waters.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction W)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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St Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW)
Pleasant coastal hamlet with a "picture postcard" look. It is situated in south-facing position at the edge of Gillan Creek and is backed by lovely wooded countryside.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)
St. Mawes is the stuff picture postcards are made of, the sunlight reflecting on the frothy ocean waves, the warm sea breezes, dreamy thatched cottages overlooking the bay.
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Truro, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)
Truro, today is Cornwall's unofficial capital and adminstrative centre but in the Middle Ages Truro was one of the towns which controlled Cornwall's flourishing tin mining industry.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction W)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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Nearby travel help

St. Austell Station	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)
Par Station	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NW)
Plymouth City Airport	(32.8 miles, 52.7 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 31	(64.1 miles, 103.1 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(67.2 miles, 108.1 km, direction NE)
Gorran Haven to London	(222.1 miles, 357.3 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Gorran Haven

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Gorran Haven center
Lugger Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W)
Porth Avallen Hotel	(6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
The Carlyon Bay Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N)
Cliff Head Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N)
Wisteria Lodge	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction N)
The Fowey Hotel	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
Old Quay House Hotel	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)
The Idle Rocks Hotel	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SW)
Victoria Inn	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction N)
Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE)
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