Camelford Cornwall Map

About Camelford

Camelford stands as a market town with a history as layered as the Cornish soil. It lies 16.3 km north-east of Wadebridge (from Wadebridge: bearing 43°T, OS grid SX 106 837), and is situated west of Tregoodwell village. The River Camel winds its way through the surrounding landscape, a gentle artery feeding the agricultural heartland that has long sustained Camelford's economy, with farming and associated trades forming its bedrock. Echoes of its past as a significant stopping point on ancient routes can still be felt, a quiet testament to centuries of travellers and trade that shaped its character. The air around Camelford often carries the scent of damp earth and distant sea, a reminder of its proximity to the wilder edges of Cornwall. While no grand cathedrals grace its skyline, the parish church of St. Michael, with its sturdy granite tower, anchors the town's spiritual core. Local events, though perhaps not nationally renowned, provide a vital pulse, bringing together the community in shared celebration. It's in these smaller moments, the friendly nod from a shopkeeper or the murmur of conversation in the market square, that the true spirit of Camelford resides, a quiet unfolding rather than a grand pronouncement.

About This Camelford Map Page

Explore Camelford, 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: 50.622937, -4.678834. 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.