Welcome to Gweek

Gweek is a small village located in the southern part of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the banks of the Helford River, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The village is known for its rich maritime history, and it is home to the National Seal Sanctuary, which is a popular tourist attraction. Gweek is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Cornwall.

One of the main attractions in Gweek is the National Seal Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to a variety of seals, sea lions, and other marine animals that have been rescued from the wild. Visitors can watch the animals being fed and learn about their behavior and habitat. The sanctuary also has a gift shop and a café where visitors can enjoy a meal or a snack.

Gweek is also a great place for boating and fishing. The Helford River is a popular spot for sailing and kayaking, and there are several boat rental companies in the area. Fishing is also a popular activity, and visitors can try their luck at catching sea bass, mackerel, and other fish. Gweek is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and experience the natural beauty of Cornwall.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 22.1°C

Feels Like: 24.6°C

Wind: 26.8 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Boskenwyn Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Blackburn	Boskenwyn Near Gweek Helston Cornwall TR13 0NG 01326572618 School Website
Garras Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Sturges	St Keverne Road Mawgan Helston Cornwall TR12 6AY 1326221653 School Website
Constantine Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Smith	Trebarvah Road Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AG 1326340554 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Luff	Penberthy Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8AR 01326572386 School Website
Parc Eglos School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Banner	Church Hill Parc Eglos Helston Cornwall TR13 8UP 1326572998 School Website
Nansloe Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Swiggs	Bulwark Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8JF 01326572966 School Website
Helston Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alex Lingard	Church Hill Helston Cornwall TR13 8NR 1326572685 School Website
Wendron Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Oakley	Helston TR13 0PX
Trannack Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah French	Trannack Helston Cornwall TR13 0DQ 1326572100 School Website
Manaccan Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lisa Woodhouse	Church Town Manaccan Helston Cornwall TR12 6HR 01326231431 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 6.68 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 6.73 Miles

Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 7.26 Miles

Falmouth Docks Station Approach, Off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT 7.68 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 8.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cove Cars 07980 814058 1 Forthcrom, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UN 0.03 Miles
Abbacab 01326 573000 24 Roskilling Wartha, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8LY 2.55 Miles
247 Taxis 07879 770445 Flat 3, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8FH 2.85 Miles
Autocabs And Helston Taxis 01326 573773 31 Wendron Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8PT 2.93 Miles
Telstar Taxis 0800 999 2477 Malogan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6LQ 3.00 Miles
Meneage Taxis 01326 560530 2 Lesley Court, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NA 3.11 Miles
Bobs Taxis 07812 515230 16 Carey Parc, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DH 3.12 Miles
Brads Taxis 07889 535009 5 Saint Peters Way, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9AX 4.69 Miles
Todds Private Hire 07792 345138 5 Saint Peters Way, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9AX 4.69 Miles
R Cabs 07528 575679 Ocean Crescent, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9EB 4.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gweek Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boskenwyn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mawgan Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rosevear Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilly Gabben Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garras Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treloquithack Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Brill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brillwater Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trebarvah Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constantine Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trewennack Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penbothidno Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mainlay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Constantine Surgery	9 Bowling Green Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AP
Seahawk Medical Centre	Seahawk Medical Centre Culdrose Helston Cornwall TR12 7RH
Helston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Trelawney Road Helston TR13 8AU
Helston Medical Centre 01326 572637	Helston Medical Centre Trelawney Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8AU
Helston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trelawney Road Helston TR13 8AU

Local Stores

Mullion - Nansmellyon Road
Nansmellyon Road
Mullion
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7DQ
01326 241597
Store Website
5.25 miles

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SPAR Constantine
1-2
Church Square
Constantine
Near Falmouth
TR11 5AW
01326 340394
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coast2coast Farm Vets
Unit 6, Plot F Helston Business Park Helston Cornwall TR13 8FZ 01326 314023 admin@coast2coastfarmvets.com Website 2.32 miles

Animals Treated
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Head &Amp; Head
Veterinary Centre Water-Ma-Trout Helston Cornwall TR13 0LW 01326 572216 accounts@headandhead.co.uk 2.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Helston
Isaac House Angel Centre Tyacke Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8RR 01326 572596 helston@rosemullionvets.com Website 2.97 miles
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 6.34 miles

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Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 6.35 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 6.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 2.97 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

Location what3words vocal.hothouse.release

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 3.29 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.

Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 4.27 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

Mullion Cove
A Moderate, Circular Walk To The Picturesque Fishing Hamlet At Mullion Cove. Mullion Cove On The West Coast Of The Lizard Peninsula Is A Small Sandy Beach, Mostly Covered At High Tide, Beside The Historic Lifeboat Station And Picturesque Mullion Harbour. TR12 7HW 5.00 miles From The A394 At Turnpike Cross, Take The A3083. Follow This Road Down To Penhale, Where You Should Take A Right Onto Meaver Road. Follow This Road Until You Reach Mullion, And The Car Park Is On Your Right.

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 6.99 miles

Location what3words sweetener.revives.convinces

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 10.39 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Weather Forecast

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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.4°C	21.6°C	25.2°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.6°C	27.4°C	23.6°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	14.9°C	13.6°C	13°C	19.4°C	14.8°C	18.6°C	32.1°C	32°C	31.5°C	28.9°C	17.5°C	14.4°C

Monday	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	Mist	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.6°C	17.7°C	17.2°C	20.4°C	24.1°C	26.6°C	27.9°C	28.3°C	27.3°C	23.3°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	13°C	12.9°C	12.3°C	11.8°C	14.6°C	18°C	25.9°C	28.2°C	28.5°C	28.4°C	17°C	14°C

Tuesday	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	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.3°C	18.9°C	18.4°C	18°C	21.3°C	25.2°C	27.7°C	29.3°C	29.4°C	27.7°C	24.8°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	13.3°C	12.9°C	12.2°C	16.1°C	19.7°C	29.1°C	30.8°C	31.3°C	30°C	18.7°C	16.8°C

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