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Trewithian

Trewithian

Hamlet
TR2Truro and Falmouth, St Austell and Newquay

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4Listed Buildings
1Beaches

About Trewithian

Trewithian is a hamlet near Portscatho in Cornwall, England. Small and unassuming, it sits quietly within the TR2 postcode district and the county of Cornwall in England’s South West region. There’s a particular pleasure in visiting places where the rhythm of everyday life is slow and locally grounded, and Trewithian offers exactly that: a gentle, unpretentious corner of the Cornish countryside. Its proximity to Portscatho means you can combine a short visit here with nearby sights and walks, then return to the hamlet’s calm to reflect on the day. Trewithian is ideal for travellers who favour atmosphere over fanfare, who enjoy wandering lanes, noting local details and soaking up the understated character of rural Cornwall. A brief stop feels like discovering a private page in a travel diary, a reminder that some of the region’s charms are best experienced quietly, one small hamlet at a time.
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Postcode

TR2

Constituency

Truro and Falmouth, St Austell and Newquay

Ward

St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland, Probus & St Erme, St Mewan & Grampound, St Stephen-in-Brannel, St Dennis & St Enoder, Truro Boscawen & Redannick

Coordinates

50.1955°N, 4.9698°W

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Attractions

Carne Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Trewithian, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

Dog friendly
beachsandcoastaloutdoor
1.0 km

Nare Head

natural

Nare Head is a worthwhile natural stop near Trewithian, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.

Dog friendly
headlandviewpointcoastaloutdoor
0.8 km

Listed Buildings

TREWITHIAN HOUSE, GATE, PIERS, STEPS AND GARDEN WALLS TO EAST

0.3 km
Grade II

MILESTONE SET INTO GARDEN WALL OF MILESTONE HOUSE

0.4 km
Grade II

THATCHED COTTAGE

0.4 km
Grade II

TREGAIREWOON FARMHOUSE

1.2 km
Grade II

Nearby Beaches

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