Washaway

Tucked into Cornwall’s South West, Washaway is a small hamlet in the PL30 postcode, offering a tranquil pause on any south-western itinerary. Set near Egloshayle, it is quietly defined by its proximity to the Church of St Conan, an Anglican church that sits on the A389 road close to the settlement. For visitors driving the lanes, the church provides a clear landmark — a meeting of simple rural presence and spiritual architecture beside the road. Washaway itself rewards slow exploration: its sense of place comes from being part of Cornwall’s patchwork of hamlets, where the rhythm of the A389 and neighbouring lanes connects residents and visitors to the wider county. Whether you pause to admire the church from the roadside or simply enjoy the surrounding Cornish countryside, Washaway offers a gentle, authentic slice of life in this corner of England’s South West.