Trenarren, St. Austell, PL26 6BG

Trenarren (Cornish: Dinaran) is a hamlet in mid Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, positioned northeast of Pentewan. It falls within the St Austell Bay area, a bay on the south coast of Cornwall bounded to the east by Gribbin Head and to the west by Black Head. The bay derives its name from St Austell, the parish that historically encompassed much of the land on the western side of the bay, although the town itself lies a short distance inland. The hamlet’s character is shaped by its rural setting and its historical association with A. L. Rowse, the historian who lived there in retirement. Trenarren’s postcode district is PL 26, placing it within the broader St Austell postal area. The locality’s modest size and historical ties contribute to its quiet, community-focused atmosphere within the scenic landscape of Cornwall.