Welcome to Gwennap

Gwennap is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the city of Redruth and is known for its rich mining history. The village is home to several historic sites, including the Gwennap Pit, which was once a popular location for Methodist preaching.

The Gwennap Pit is a large, open-air amphitheater that was created by miners in the 18th century. It was used as a location for Methodist preaching and is said to have been visited by John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement. Today, the pit is a popular tourist attraction and is open to visitors throughout the year. It is also used for occasional religious services and events.

In addition to the Gwennap Pit, the village is home to several other historic sites, including the Gwennap Church and the Gwennap Old Churchyard. The Gwennap Church is a beautiful, 15th-century building that is still in use today. The Old Churchyard is a peaceful, tranquil space that is home to several historic graves and monuments. Overall, Gwennap is a charming village that is steeped in history and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in Cornwall's rich mining heritage.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 18.2°C

Feels Like: 18.2°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Lanner Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Walsh	Lanmoor Estate Lanner Redruth Cornwall TR16 6AZ 1209216346 School Website
Cusgarne Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Barnard	Cusgarne Truro Cornwall TR4 8RW 1872863563 School Website
St Day And Carharrack Community School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Storey	School Hill Burnwithian St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5LG 01209820456 School Website
Kennall Vale School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Chirgwin	Park Crescent Ponsanooth Truro Cornwall TR3 7HY 1872863672 School Website
Stithians Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ellie Macquarrie	Church Road Stithians Truro Cornwall TR3 7DH 01209860547 School Website
Perran Ar Worthal Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Heffer	School Hill Perranwell Station Truro Cornwall TR3 7LA 01872863004 School Website
Chacewater Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Hick	Church Hill Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8PZ 1872560302 School Website
Trewirgie Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Sargent	Falmouth Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 2QN 01209215238 School Website
Trewirgie Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Callow	Trewirgie Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 2SZ 01209216111 School Website
Pennoweth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Andrews	Drump Road Redruth Cornwall TR15 1NA 1209215671 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 2.12 Miles

Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 2.69 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 4.12 Miles

Camborne Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SR 5.63 Miles

Truro Station Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HH 5.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Airport Taxis 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 1.96 Miles
Duchycars 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 1.96 Miles
P J Taxis 0800 731 7472 Chilmington House, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BL 2.09 Miles
Alans Cabs 01209 216990 33 Westborne Heights, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2TQ 2.62 Miles
K.M Cabs 01209 842200 12A Higher Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AP 2.63 Miles
219988 Taxis 01209 219988 The Taxi Rank, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AD 2.74 Miles
Jims Cabs 01209 314800 Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 2.93 Miles
4040 Taxis 01209 314040 W Cornwall Enterprise Centre, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 2.93 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01209 212117 12 Plain-An-Gwarry, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1HU 3.04 Miles
Ril Cars 01209 715715 8 Borgwitha Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6QG 3.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gwennap Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burncoose Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trevarth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanner Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pulla Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Carharrack Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
United Road Carharrack Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frogpool Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanner Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Trevethan Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Cusgarne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennance Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crofthandy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trewithen Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trethellan Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lanner	Lanner Surgery Lanner Moor Redruth Cornwall TR16 6HT
St Day	17 Scorrier Street St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5LH
Stithians	The Surgery Crellow Lane Stithians Cornwall TR3 7BA
Chacewater Health Centre 01872 560346	The Health Centre Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8QS
Leatside Health Centre 01209 313313	Forth Noweth Redruth Cornwall TR15 1AU

Local Stores

Falmouth Road
Falmouth Road
Trewirgie
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 2QJ
01209 314088
Store Website
2.71 miles

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SPAR Stithians
SPAR Stithians
New Road
Stithians
TR3 7BJ
01209 861675
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Acuvets
Foxworth Sandy Lane Redruth Cornwall TR16 5SR 01209 215010 info@acuvets.co.uk 2.36 miles


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Medivet Redruth - Monument Vets
60 Cardrew Industrail Estate Cardew Way Redruth Cornwall TR15 1SS 01209 214737 redruth@medivet.co.uk Website 2.86 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Redruth Veterinary Surgery
Duchy Veterinary Group Bartles Industrial Estate North Street Redruth Cornwall TR15 1HR 01209 218801 info@redruthvetsurgery.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Animals Treated
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Cornwall Animal Hospital
Treleigh Cottage Treleigh Redruth Cornwall TR16 4AY 01209 313214 cahclinical@aol.com Website 3.10 miles
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Animals Treated
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Cvets Cornwall Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
The Old Dairy Penstraze Truro Cornwall TR4 8PN 01872 560952 cvets@hotmail.com Website 4.04 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Closed between 08:30 and 12:30
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 4.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.58 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.

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 7.33 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

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 8.07 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.

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 9.72 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.

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 11.95 miles Park Near To St Uny Lelant Church, On Street And Free. But Popular In Summer. Also Check The Tides - This Walk Really Comes Into Its Own At Low Tide

Location what3words thread.chipper.intruded

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 12.08 miles

Location what3words sweetener.revives.convinces

Weather Forecast

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Temp	15.6°C	15.3°C	14.8°C	13.8°C	14.4°C	16.1°C	16.6°C	17.8°C	19.3°C	19°C	17.7°C	17.6°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	15.4°C	14.4°C	12.9°C	13.4°C	15.9°C	16.5°C	17.8°C	19.3°C	19°C	17.7°C	17.6°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

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Temp	15.9°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	23°C	24.7°C	25.5°C	24.1°C	22.1°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	23.8°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.5°C

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