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About Gwithian

Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of Cornwall's top surfing spots.

In medieval times this was a popular settlement area, more latterly mines were of importance, these have now gone or are preserved as museum pieces, the area is now largely dependant upon tourism for its livelihood.

The beach stretches for more than three miles, it runs from Porth Kidney Sands to Godrevy Point. The beach is backed mostly by dunes, above which runs the North Cornwall Coastal Path. It is a beautiful area with stunning coastal cliff scenery.

Gwithian village is quite picturesque, it has thatched cottages, a church adorned with graceful pinnacles and an inn. It offers a variety of accommodation including a near-by camp site which is particularly appealing to families.

St. Ives is within easy reach, so to are the attractions of the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, St.Michaels Mount, Land's End and the Lizard Peninsula.

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 Gwithian

Godrevy	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Tehidy Country Park	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
River Valley Country Park	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Cornish Mines and Engines	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Carn Brae Castle	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Godolphin House & Garden	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Gwenapp Pit	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Chysauster Ancient Village	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
St Michaels Mount	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Poldark Mines	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Prussia Cove	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Rinsey Head	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Poldown Caravan & Country Park	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
St. Agnes Leisure Park	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Gwithian

Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW)
Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business
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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction E)
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)
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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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SW)
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula
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Zennor, in the county of Cornwall (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)
This hauntingly beautiful village stands starkly above cliifs that in parts are over 300ft above the sea.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction S)
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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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction S)
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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Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)
A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SW)
The beautiful church dedicated to St.Maddern is the focal point of the village. Interestingly, it was once the village church...
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St Agnes, in the county of Cornwall (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)
Once one of the centers of the cornish tin mining industry, St Agnes is steeped in mining history, with many old engine houses to...
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Nearby travel help

Hayle Station	(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW)
Lelant Station	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport	(45.5 miles, 73.1 km, direction SW)
M5 Junction 31	(88.4 miles, 142.2 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(91.3 miles, 147.0 km, direction E)
Gwithian to London	(246.6 miles, 396.7 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Gwithian

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Gwithian center
Carbis Bay Hotel	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W)
Hotel Penzance	(9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
Tarbert Hotel	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)
Blue Seas Hotel	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)
Camilla House	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)
Rose in Vale Country House Hotel	(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)
Atlantic View Hotel	(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NE)
Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SE)
Park Grove Hotel	(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)
The Green Lawns Hotel	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE)
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