Gwallon

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Gwallon

A great place for rock pooling As long as you watch for the incoming tide!
A great place for rock pooling Credit: David Medcalf

Gwallon is a small coastal village located in the county of Cornwall, in southwestern England. Situated on the rugged and picturesque coastline, Gwallon offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by rolling hills and cliffs. The village is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful and idyllic getaway.

Gwallon has a rich history dating back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement found in the area. The village retains its traditional charm with its quaint cottages, narrow streets, and a picturesque harbor where fishing boats can often be seen bobbing in the waters.

The village is home to a close-knit community of locals who take great pride in their heritage and the preservation of their surroundings. Gwallon's economy primarily revolves around tourism, with a handful of small businesses catering to visitors. Traditional pubs and restaurants offer a taste of local cuisine, often featuring fresh seafood caught by the village's fishermen.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Gwallon for its stunning coastal walks, which provide opportunities to explore the dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and sandy beaches that line the coastline. The village is also situated near several nature reserves, where birdwatchers can spot a variety of indigenous and migrating species.

Overall, Gwallon offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking natural beauty, rich history, and a warm sense of community in the heart of Cornwall's stunning coastal landscape.

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Gwallon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.13539/-5.463519 or Grid Reference SW5231. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A great place for rock pooling As long as you watch for the incoming tide!
A great place for rock pooling
As long as you watch for the incoming tide!
Rocks, weed and clear water
Rocks, weed and clear water
Low tide in Trenow Cove
Low tide in Trenow Cove
Trenow Cove Rocky Beach with Big Boulders
Trenow Cove Rocky Beach with Big Boulders
Trenow Cove Eastern View Rocky beach with large boulders.
Trenow Cove Eastern View
Rocky beach with large boulders.
St Michael's Mount Called Ictis by the Romans, who used it as a port when trading tin, St Michael's Mount is the "jewel in Cornwall's crown".
St Michael's Mount
Called Ictis by the Romans, who used it as a port when trading tin, St Michael's Mount is the "jewel in Cornwall's crown".
Great Hogus Mounts Bay
Great Hogus
Mounts Bay
St Michaels Mount Harbour and Marazion
St Michaels Mount Harbour and Marazion
Marazion Harbour Built in the late 1920s, this harbour is seldom used as access is very difficult and only available at high tide.
Marazion Harbour
Built in the late 1920s, this harbour is seldom used as access is very difficult and only available at high tide.
St.Michael's Mount Harbour This time with the tide out...
St.Michael's Mount Harbour
This time with the tide out...
Marazion Marsh A bird sanctuary.
Marazion Marsh
A bird sanctuary.
The Market Place, Marazion
The Market Place, Marazion
Look out from the bridge Having got lost on the way to St Ives, we stopped on a railway bridge to see where we were. Still not sure so used the GPS. Found we were at SW5294633962. This is the view from the bridge toward White Cross a some what small hamlet on the A30.
Look out from the bridge
Having got lost on the way to St Ives, we stopped on a railway bridge to see where we were. Still not sure so used the GPS. Found we were at SW5294633962. This is the view from the bridge toward White Cross a some what small hamlet on the A30.
Tregurtha Downs Mine engine house
Tregurtha Downs Mine engine house
Tregurtha Downs Mine engine house Now a house. A great use for these buildings if thoughtfully converted.
Tregurtha Downs Mine engine house
Now a house. A great use for these buildings if thoughtfully converted.
Bird Sanctuary: Marazion Marsh View from the RSPB hide at Marazion marsh.
Bird Sanctuary: Marazion Marsh
View from the RSPB hide at Marazion marsh.
Telegraph Poles on Mine Rubble The mound in the middle of the field marks the position of an old mine shaft and associated buildings.
Telegraph Poles on Mine Rubble
The mound in the middle of the field marks the position of an old mine shaft and associated buildings.
Tregurtha Downs Mine Looking northwards towards the old engine house and chimneys from the road to the west of Goldsithney
Tregurtha Downs Mine
Looking northwards towards the old engine house and chimneys from the road to the west of Goldsithney
Show me another place!

Gwallon is located at Grid Ref: SW5231 (Lat: 50.13539, Lng: -5.463519)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///clerics.obtain.shepherdess. Near Marazion, Cornwall

Nearby Locations

Marazion Gwallon

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Gwallon
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
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Ref: TR20 156D
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Source: survey;aerial imagery
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