Welcome to West Watergate

West Watergate is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the coast, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and is known for its stunning views and natural beauty. The village is home to a small community of residents, many of whom are involved in the local fishing industry. Visitors to West Watergate can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday, surrounded by the rugged coastline and rolling hills of the Cornish countryside.

One of the main attractions of West Watergate is its beautiful beach, which is popular with both locals and tourists alike. The beach is a great place to relax and soak up the sun, or to take a refreshing dip in the sea. There are also plenty of opportunities for water sports, such as surfing and kayaking, for those who are feeling more adventurous. The beach is also home to a number of cafes and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a delicious meal or a refreshing drink while taking in the stunning views.

In addition to its natural beauty, West Watergate is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions. One of the most notable of these is the West Watergate Lighthouse, which has been guiding ships safely into the harbour for over a century. Visitors can take a tour of the lighthouse and learn about its fascinating history, as well as enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding coastline. Other popular attractions in the area include the local museum, which showcases the history and culture of the village, and the nearby nature reserve, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and plant species.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 14°C

Feels Like: 13.4°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Penryn Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Hitchens	Treverbyn Rise Penryn TR10 8RA 01326373290 School Website
Penryn College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tamsin Schouten	Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8PZ 01326372379 School Website
Mabe Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Jenkin	Cunningham Park Mabe Penryn Cornwall TR10 9HB 1326372662 School Website
Falmouth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lenka Chanter	Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LH 01326372386 School Website
St Francis Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Marsh	Longfield Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SU 1326211910 School Website
Mylor Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr V Sanderson	Comfort Road Mylor Bridge Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5SE 01326373724 School Website
Falmouth Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Smith	Tregothan Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2DR 01326314070 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Falmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcdonald	Mongleath Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4PW 01326314540 School Website
Flushing School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tamsin Lamberton	Coventry Road Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TX 01326374498 School Website
Marlborough School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Abigail Squibb	Ferndale Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4HU 01326314636 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 0.10 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 2.06 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 2.54 Miles

Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 2.72 Miles

Falmouth Docks Station Approach, Off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT 2.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Garys Cabs 01326 312470 3 Glen View Flats, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HS 0.17 Miles
Able Cars 01326 373007 4 Calver Close, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8SG 0.25 Miles
Able Cars 0800 328 7757 4 Calver Cl, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8SG 0.25 Miles
Castle Taxis 01326 372267 23 Old Well Gardens, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LF 0.34 Miles
Connect Cars 01326 377749 61 Woodland Av, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PG 0.63 Miles
Able Cabs 01326 373007 7 College Hill, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8LH 0.65 Miles
A 2 B Cars 01326 378262 Unit 5 The Mill Yard College Hill, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8LG 0.66 Miles
Trj Limos 07879 016091 Parkengue, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9EP 0.69 Miles
Cornwall Cars 01326 318187 4 Lowenek Cl, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2HJ 1.31 Miles
Falmouth And Penryn Radio Taxis 01326 315194 3 Hayman Way, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JN 1.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Western Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glen View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trewarton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helston Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treverben Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Truro Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poltisko Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penryn Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Commercial Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Treluswell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tremough Campus Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kernick Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Glasney Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kernick Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hendra	44 Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BH
Penryn Surgery 01326 372502	The Penryn Surgery Saracen Way Penryn Cornwall TR10 8HX
Falmouth Health Centre 01326 210090	The Health Centre Trevaylor Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2LH
Falmouth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Trevaylor Road Falmouth TR11 2LH
Falmouth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Falmouth Health Centre Trevaylor Road Falmouth TR11 2LH

Local Stores

Falmouth - Clipper Way
Mongleath Avenue
Boslowick
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4PN
01326 314947
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR Penryn
Penryn Stores Ltd
58-60 Lower Market Street
Penryn
Falmouth
TR10 8BH
01326 373269
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 0.42 miles

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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 0.68 miles
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Vets4pets Falmouth
Inside Pets At Home Ponsharden Roundabout Falmouth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR10 8AB 01326 373030 falmouth@vets4pets.com Website 1.11 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 1.51 miles
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Acuvets
Foxworth Sandy Lane Redruth Cornwall TR16 5SR 01209 215010 info@acuvets.co.uk 6.28 miles


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Highertown Vets
23 Highertown Highertown Truro Cornwall TR1 3QE 01872 273408 mail@highertownvet.co.uk Website 6.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.59 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.

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 7.18 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

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 8.34 miles

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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 9.17 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.

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 9.22 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.

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 11.51 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.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	22.4°C	26.9°C	28°C	27.9°C	28.3°C	25.4°C	23.8°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	24°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	29.7°C	28.9°C	27.2°C	25.7°C

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Temp	22.2°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	26°C	28.7°C	29.9°C	29.9°C	29°C	27.1°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	28.8°C	31.7°C	33.1°C	33.1°C	32°C	29.6°C	26.9°C

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Feels Like	26.8°C	26.6°C	26.5°C	26.4°C	27.8°C	30.6°C	34.2°C	35.5°C	35.3°C	34.4°C	32°C	29°C

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