Gorran Haven
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| Gorran Haven | |
  Gorran Haven shown within Cornwall |
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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 |
| Dialling code | 01726 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Truro and St Austell |
| List of places: UK • England • Cornwall | |
Gorran Haven is a small fishing village situated about 12 miles from St Austell, and 2 miles from Mevagissey, Cornwall, UK. It is well known for its sandy beaches (especially the nearby Vault Beach, popular with nudists) 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.
The geologist Charles William Peach worked here for a time, and there is now a plaque to his memory in the village. His son Ben Peach was born while the family lived here.
It is a very picturesque village well worth a visit, there is a large reasonably priced car park just a short (200yard) walk from the beach so parking is not an issue.
Gorran Haven is 2 miles from Mevagissey, 10 miles from St Austell, 15 miles from Truro, 4 miles from the Lost Gardens of Heligan and 12 miles from the Eden Project.
[edit] External links
- Gorran and Mevagissey information and accommodation
- Photographs of Gorran Haven at WestCountryView.co.uk
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