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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.

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	Premier Inn Hayle Hayle, Cornwall, England (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction S) Providing comfortable, good value accommodation in a convenient location, Premier Inn Hayle is situated near Hayle Golf Club and Paradise Park, with good access to Hayle Train Station.... More info and book online.. Price from £46.00
	Premier Inn Camborne Camborne, Cornwall, England (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction E) Premier Inn Camborne is located just 1 mile from the A30 and Camborne city centre. The Cornish coast and seaside town of St Ives can be reached in 20 minutes by car.... More info and book online.. Price from £48.00
	Tyacks Hotel Camborne, Cornwall, England (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction E) Situated just off the A30 in Camborne, the 3-star Tyacks Hotel is a charming 18th-century coaching inn in the centre of Cornwall’s mining heritage area. It offers home-cooked meals and friendly staf... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Carbis Bay Hotel St Ives, Cornwall, England (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W) Set in tropical gardens, this elegant hotel offers wonderful sea views, an award-winning restaurant and direct access to Carbis Bay Beach, which is a member of The Most Beautiful Bays In The World org... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Beechwood House St Ives, Cornwall, England (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW) Just 5 minutes’ walk from the stunning Carbis Bay, this Beechwood House offers 4-star guest accommodation in St Ives. It is surrounded by 4 beaches, offering swimming, surfing and fishing.... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00

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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)