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About Penpethy

Penpethy is a small Cornish settlement reached via the A39 Atlantic Highway, with minor roads connecting to coastal Trebarwith Strand and nearby hamlets like Slaughterbridge. The area offers about 30 EV charging points for visitors exploring North Cornwall's dramatic coastline and ancient landscape. The name derives from Cornish Celtic origins, with "pen" meaning headland, reflecting the area's pre-English heritage.

Where is Penpethy on the map?

Penpethy is in England, at 50.644, -4.712 - about 17 km south-west of Pencuke.

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Trewarmett2 km 5 minTrebarwith4 km 5 minDownrow4 km 10 minTrebarwith Strand4 km 5 minSlaughterbridge4 km 5 minTregatta4 km 5 minTrenale4 km 10 minTrevillett4 km 10 minTreknow4 km 5 minTreven4 km 5 minTrelake5 km 10 minTrefrew5 km 10 minTintagel5 km 10 minTrevia5 km 10 minHalgabron5 km 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Penpethy?

The closest airport to Penpethy is Cornwall Airport Newquay, 42 km (about 39 min by car).

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