Pictures of Gweek
in the county of Cornwall
About Gweek
The writer Charles Kingsly knew this area well. He went to school at Helston and often wandered it's leafy lanes, it is therefore unsurprising that part of his novel Hereward the Wake was set around this region. It is a beautiful area and one that Kingsly was never to forget.
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays. Gweek's natural isolation made it a prime spot from which to carry on the trade of smuggling and Brandy, Lace and other goods found their way into the villages of the area despite good policing from the Customs House. Such is the romance of the area, many tales of smuggling are swapped nightly in local inns where there is always a friendly local ready to entertain you.
The countryside around the creeks of Gweek is densly wooded, it is an idyllic area and where you will find the Seal Sanctuary set up in 1972 as a safe haven for the many seals who are left stranded on the cornish shores. This is a wonderful place for adults and children to visit. It is open to the public throughout the summer
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Gweek
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Flambards Village | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Frenchmans Creek | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Poldark Mines | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Glendurgan Garden | (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Trebah Garden | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Goonhilly Downs | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Godolphin House & Garden | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Rinsey Head | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| National Maritime Museum, Cornwall | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in GweekAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Gweek
Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction W)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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Cadgwith, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction S)
Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.
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Kynance Cove, in the county of Cornwall (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S)
The scenery surrounding Kynance Cove is as dramatic as it is beautiful.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)
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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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)
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Lizard, in the county of Cornwall (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)
For an abiding memory of sheer grandeur the spectacular scenery surrounding the village of Lizard set in the heart of the Lizard...
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction N)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
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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St Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)
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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| Penryn Station | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NE) |
| Penmere Station | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (25.6 miles, 41.1 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (49.6 miles, 79.7 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (85.1 miles, 137.0 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (88.2 miles, 142.0 km, direction NE) |
| Gweek to London | (243.1 miles, 391.2 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Gweek
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Gweek center |
| Polurrian Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE) |
| St Michael's Hotel & Spa | (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) |
| The Westcott | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) |
| Hotel Anacapri | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) |
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