Beaches · South West England
The Gannel
In or near Perranporth.
The Gannel is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Maurice D Budden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Gannel is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area TR7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gannel is a beach located in Newquay, South-West England, with the postcode TR7. This area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall, known for its scenic coastal landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4067, -5.0949
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Newquay
- Postcode
- TR7 1TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: w65411461 (ODbL)
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Hostels · 0.9 km
Lighthouse Cinema
Cinemas · 0.9 km
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Caravan parks · 0.9 km
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Theatres · 0.9 km
Trevella Caravan Park
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Surf Side Stop
Hostels · 1.1 km
Camelot Cinema
Theatres · 1.1 km
Newquay Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel
Historic churches · 1.1 km
St. Christopher's Inns Newquay
Hostels · 1.1 km
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Newquay International Backpackers
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Lighthouse Cinema
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Places to stay
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Sonrisa Bed & Breakfast
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Quarryfield Campsite
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Newquay International Backpackers
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Quarryfields/Crantock Beach
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Trevella Caravan Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gannel?
- The Gannel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR7 1TW), in the parish of Newquay.
- What is The Gannel?
- The Gannel is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Gannel?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR7 1TW.
- Is The Gannel a protected site?
- Yes — The Gannel is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Gannel free to visit?
- Yes, The Gannel is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Gannel?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR7 1TW.