Welcome to Gwallon

Gwallon is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the south coast of Cornwall, near the town of Falmouth. The village is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning coastal walks, and picturesque countryside. Gwallon is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions of Gwallon is its beaches. The village has several beaches, including Gyllyngvase Beach, Swanpool Beach, and Maenporth Beach. These beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Gyllyngvase Beach is particularly popular with families, as it has a large expanse of sand and shallow waters. Swanpool Beach is a great spot for kayaking and paddleboarding, while Maenporth Beach is ideal for surfing.

In addition to its beaches, Gwallon is also known for its stunning coastal walks. The South West Coast Path runs through the village, offering visitors the chance to explore the rugged coastline and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of wildflowers. Gwallon is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of Cornwall.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Marazion School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Rainbow	School Lane Marazion Cornwall TR17 0DG 01736710618 School Website
Ludgvan School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Anderson	Lower Quarter Ludgvan Penzance Cornwall TR20 8EX 01736740408 School Website
St Hilary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robin Hamshar	School Lane St Hilary Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DR 01736763324 School Website
Gulval School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Baker	Gulval Penzance Cornwall TR18 3BJ 01736364747 School Website
St Erth Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Coleman	32 School Lane St Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HN 1736753153 School Website
Nancledra School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rick Gill	Nancledra Penzance Cornwall TR20 8NB 1736740409 School Website
St Marys Catholic School Penzance Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Teixeira	Peverell Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AT 01736330005 School Website
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Chris Denley	Penbrea Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AT 01736332341 School Website
Humphry Davy School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr William Marshall	Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2TG 01736363559 School Website
St Pirans School Gb Ltd Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Adams	14 Trelissick Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4HY 01736752612 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 2.61 Miles

Penzance Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 3.06 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 3.29 Miles

Hayle Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NG 4.02 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 4.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cornish Cars 01736 711335 19 Primrose Lane Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9LX 1.58 Miles
St Erth And Hayle Taxis 01736 754000 Penberthy House, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6JZ 1.78 Miles
Castle Cars Ltd 01736 331221 Long Rock Industrial Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX 1.82 Miles
Nippy Cabs 01736 366666 Long Rock Industrial Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX 1.82 Miles
Jolly Rogers Cars 07808 920606 Chyreen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9EA 2.16 Miles
Any Time Taxi's 01736 888888 The Taxi Rank, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 3.09 Miles
Castle Cars 01736 874774 22 Castle Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AX 3.16 Miles
Taxis Davis 01736 368668 29 Polweath Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PN 3.31 Miles
R Cars 01736 330564 1 St. Dominic Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2DL 3.31 Miles
R Cars 01736 362222 56 Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4AE 3.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chyvellan No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trevenner Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plain An Gwarry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End (Marazion) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marazion Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crowlas Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Quarter No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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St Aubyns No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ludgvan Churchtown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Angwinack No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Rock Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Goldsithney Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marazion Surgery 01736 711447	Marazion Surgery Gwallon Lane Marazion Cornwall TR17 0HW
Morrab Surgery 01736 363866	Morrab Surgery 2 Morrab Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4EL
Penalverne Surgery	Penalverne Drive Penzance Cornwall TR18 2RE
St Clare's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Clare Street Penzance TR18 3DX
St Clare's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Clare Street Penzance TR18 3DX

Local Stores

Rosudgeon - Main Road
Main Road
Rosudgeon
Penzance
Cornwall
TR20 9QE
01736 762533
Store Website
2.58 miles

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SPAR Crowlas
Main Road
Crowlas
Penzance
TR20 8DP
01736 740225
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mounts Bay Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 15 D&Amp;E Long Rock Industrial Estate Long Rock Penzance Cornwall TR20 8HX 01736 330331 enquiries@mountsbayvets.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Penzance Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Penzance Retails Park Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AP 01736 335 300 penzance@vets4pets.com Website 2.39 miles

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Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Rosevean House Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 3HU 01736 362 215 info@roseveanvets.co.uk Website 3.33 miles
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Regent Court Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 &Amp; 2 Lower Queen Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 4DE 01736 368768 regentcourtvets@btconnect.com Website 3.39 miles
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Animal Veterinary Services
Animal Vet Services St. Ives Road Carbis Bay St. Ives Cornwall TR26 2JX 01736 796 088 info@avshayle.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Hayle Veterinary Surgery
82-84 Commercial Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DH 01736 754111 info@haylevets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 1.69 miles The Car Park Is Across The Level Crossing. Free Parking After 4Pm, £1.00 Beforehand

Location what3words clef.eyepieces.bluffing

Perranuthnoe To Marazion
An Gwythow Perranuthnoe Penzance TR20 9NB 1.74 miles Perranuthnoe Is 3 Miles East Of Penzance On The South Coast

Location what3words grant.hindering.cards

Perranuthnoe Beach Cornwall
Walk The Coastal Path, From Perranuthnoe To Marizion St.Michals Mount, Or Onlong The Coastal Path The Other Way All Way To Praa Sands Or Porthleven Hours Of Walking, Stop Little Coves On Your Way Have Pick Nick, Swim In Summer. Or Play With Dog On Beach, Summer Prussia Cove Is Dog Friendly. Lancashire 1.97 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 3.87 miles Park Near To St Uny Lelant Church, On Street And Free. But Popular In Summer. Also Check The Tides - This Walk Really Comes Into Its Own At Low Tide

Location what3words thread.chipper.intruded

Pendeen Carn Cornwall
Pendeen Carn Is Crisscrossed By Bridleways Suitable For Dog Walking. There Are Plenty Of Routes To Choose. You Can Stay On The Level Or Head Uphill. Often We've Done A Circular Route Including The Fogou Towards The Top Of The Hill. Depending On The Time Of Day It Can Be Busy Or Quiet. On A Fine Day There Are Views Along The Coast. Located: Just Off The A3071 From Penzance After Newbridge Take The B3318 (North Road). The Car Park Is Where You See The Sign For Trewallard. North Rd Penzance Lancashire TR19 7TH 8.18 miles Just Off The A3071 From Penzance After Newbridge Take The B3318 (North Road). The Car Park Is Where You See The Sign For Trewallard.

Location what3words reboot.windpipe.sleeping

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 8.65 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-6.7°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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