Camborne Cornwall Map

About Camborne

Camborne, a proud Cornish town, breathes with the spirit of its tin-mining heritage, a legacy etched into the very contours of its landscape. It lies 5.8 km west-south-west of Redruth (from Redruth: bearing 247°T, OS grid SW 646 400), and is situated north-north-west of Knave-Go-By village. The land here, a subtle tapestry of rolling hills, once thrummed with the industry that shaped the fortunes of Cornwall, its economy now diversifying while retaining that deep-rooted connection to the earth. This robust spirit is palpable in the very air, carrying the faint scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of the sea, a constant reminder of its geographical embrace. The cultural heart of Camborne beats with a distinctively Cornish rhythm, evident in the lively St Piran's Day celebrations that paint the streets with the colours of the Cornish flag. While grand edifices may not dominate its skyline, the town boasts sturdy, enduring buildings that speak of its working past, much like the resilient spirit of its people. Among its more famous sons is the inventor Alfred C. Howard, whose contributions to the world of engineering echo through the very foundations of modern industry, a testament to the ingenuity fostered in this corner of England.

About This Camborne Map Page

Explore Camborne, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.213813, -5.300406. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.