Gorran Haven
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| Gorran Haven | |
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| Population | 1,271 (Parish, 2001) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | St. Goran |
| District | Restormel |
| Shire county | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ST. AUSTELL |
| Postcode district | PL26 |
| Dial code | 01726 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | Truro and St Austell |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Cornwall | |
Gorran Haven is a small fishing village situated about 12 miles from St Austell, and 3 miles from Mevagissey Cornwall, UK. It is well known for its sandy beaches (especially the nearby vault nudist beach) stunning scenery and popularity with holiday makers and divers during the summer period.
Author Colin Wilson has been a resident in Gorran Haven for many years and well known photographer/musician Rory O'Brien (lead guitarist of RoFl) was also born and raised in the village.
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