Welcome to Gribbin Head

Gribbin Head is a stunning headland located on the south coast of Cornwall, England. It is situated between the towns of Fowey and St Austell and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The headland is home to a lighthouse that was built in 1832 and is still in operation today. The lighthouse is a prominent feature of the headland and can be seen from miles around.

The headland is also home to a nature reserve that is managed by the National Trust. The reserve covers an area of 26 acres and is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, butterflies, and wildflowers. The reserve is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who come to see the rare species that can be found here.

Gribbin Head is also a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The headland offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and is a great place to explore on foot. There are several walking trails that lead around the headland, including the South West Coast Path, which runs along the entire length of the Cornish coast. Whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, Gribbin Head has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fowey River Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ben Eddy	Windmill Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HE 01726833484 School Website
Polruan Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wills	St Saviour's Hill Polruan Cornwall PL23 1PS 1726870402 School Website
Fowey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Measom	Windmill Fowey Cornwall PL23 1HH 1726832542 School Website
Biscovey Nursery And Infants' Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky French	Lamellyn Road Par Cornwall PL24 2DB 1726812006 School Website
Biscovey Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Josh Tyers	Lamellyn Road Par Cornwall PL24 2DB 01726812949 School Website
Tywardreath School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mccolville	Southpark Road Tywardreath Par Cornwall PL24 2PT 01726812807 School Website
Doubletrees School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Hoskin	St Blazey Gate St Blazey Par Cornwall PL24 2DS 1726812757 School Website
Charlestown Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Clutsom	Crinnis Road Carlyon Bay St Austell Cornwall PL25 3PB 01726812831 School Website
Bishop Bronescombe C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stewart Gynn	Boscoppa Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3DT 0 172664322 School Website
Penrice Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Gambier	Charlestown Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 3NR 0 172672163 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Par Station Approach, Off Eastcliffe Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2LT 3.02 Miles

St Austell High Cross Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4LA 5.42 Miles

Luxulyan Main Road, Luxulyan, Cornwall, PL30 5EF 6.04 Miles

Lostwithiel Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EW 6.22 Miles

Bugle Station Road, Bugle, Cornwall, PL26 8QP 7.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coastal Cars 01726 832372 24 Polvillion Rd, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HF 1.83 Miles
Polruan Taxis 07870 280114 10 East Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1PB 1.87 Miles
Yeos Taxis 01726 814095 Par Moor Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SQ 2.81 Miles
Kp Cabs 01726 815415 2 St Blazey Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2HY 2.93 Miles
A And J Travel 01726 815243 104 Par La, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DP 3.02 Miles
Chauffeured Dreams Ltd 0800 917 0647 Sea Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3SH 3.28 Miles
White River Cars 01726 810980 St Austell Bay Business Park, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RF 3.38 Miles
A Plus J Private Hire 01726 814892 Unit 16 St Austell Bay Business Park, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3RF 3.38 Miles
Star Cars 01726 66636 1St Floor/Manfield House/3 Manfield Way, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3HQ 4.00 Miles
A And K Taxis 01726 69698 52 Porthmeor Rd, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3LX 4.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Polkerris No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hanson Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Polvillion Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Menabilly Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penellick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street (Polruan) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowey Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polruan Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Esplanade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Fimbarrus Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street (Polruan) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Polruan	The Quay Polruan Cornwall PL23 1PA
Fowey River Practice 01726 829272	Fowey River Practice The Surgery,Rawlings Lane Fowey Cornwall PL23 1DT
Par	Par Health Centre Eastcliffe Rd Par Cornwall PL24 2AJ
Middleway Surgery 01726 812019	Middleway Surgery St.Blazey Par Cornwall PL24 2JL
St Austell Health Group 01726 75555	St Austell Health Group 1 Wheal Northey St Austell Cornwall PL25 3EF

Local Stores

Par - Par Green
107 Par Green
Par
Cornwall
PL24 2AG
01726 812740
Store Website
2.68 miles

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SPAR Fowey
39 Fore Street
Fowey
PL23 1AH
01726 833356
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Penmellyn Veterinary Group - St Austell
54A Holmbush St Austell Cornwall PL25 3LQ 01726 77777 staustellvets@penmellyn.co.uk Website 4.21 miles
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.
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24 hour emergency service available by calling the normal phone number.

Kernow Veterinary Group
8 Kings Avenue St. Austell Cornwall PL25 4TT 01726 68177 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 5.29 miles
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St Austell Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2B Pentewan Retail Park Pentewan Road Saint Austell Cornwall PL25 5BU 5.42 miles

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Kernow Veterinary Group
Trevarthian Road St. Austell Cornwall PL25 4BH 01726 72095 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 5.44 miles
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Kernow Veterinary Group
Nomansland Edgcumbe Road Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0DZ 01208 872254 adminkvg@btconnect.com Website 5.81 miles
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Rock View Veterinary Surgery
10 Tremodrett Road Roche St. Austell Cornwall PL26 8JA 01726 890887 info@rockviewvets.com Website 9.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 4.96 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

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Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 10.49 miles

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 10.53 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 13.79 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay Is A Two-Mile Stretch Of Golden Sand On The North Cornish Coast, Two Miles From Newquay. A Favourite With Surfers And People Flying Kites (Which Drove My Dog Crazy - Big Multi-Coloured Birds In The Sky!) It Is Dog-Friendly All Year Round. Jame Oliver Has A Restaurant Overlooking The Beach (Probably Not Dog-Friendly, I Don't Know). But The Beach Hut, Which Is Adjacent To The Sand, Is Very Dog-Friendly And Serves Locally Caught Mussels And Very Fine Hamburgers. I Visited In April But I Imagine This Place Gets Mobbed In August. Watergate Rd Newquay Lancashire TR8 4AA 18.46 miles

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 19.15 miles

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