A large detailed map of Cornwall, England

Explore Cornwall with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Cornwall map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find links to city and town maps, live weather and local news below.

Cornwall County Map

About Cornwall

Jagged cliffs, like ancient teeth, gnaw at the relentless Atlantic, their granite shoulders softened by clinging heather and gorse that ignite the slopes in fiery hues. The land itself is a tapestry of undulating hills, where the River Tamar, a silvery ribbon, carves its serpentine path, defining a border that feels as much a geographical as a cultural divide. Deep clefts and hidden coves punctuate the coastline, offering sanctuary to seabirds and whispered secrets to the tide, whilst inland, the moors, vast and brooding, bear witness to the raw, untamed spirit of this westernmost extremity.

Centuries of human endeavour have etched themselves upon this landscape, from the enigmatic standing stones that predate written record to the Roman encampments that guarded its shores against unseen threats. The echoes of tin mining, a once-mighty industry, resonate in the scarred hillsides and derelict engine houses, whilst tales of smugglers and wreckers linger in the salty air of villages like Mousehole. The Duchy’s history is a saga of resilience, of independent spirit tested by invasions and economic shifts, from the arrival of the Phoenicians to the steadfast loyalty shown to its own dukes and kings.

Agriculture, though less dominant than in ages past, still sustains many a rural community, with dairy herds grazing upon verdant pastures and the fertile soil yielding bountiful harvests of early vegetables. The legacy of mining, though largely defunct, has given way to new enterprises, with tourism now a vital artery, drawing visitors to its dramatic coastlines and picturesque fishing villages. Creative industries, too, have found fertile ground, with artisan crafts and studios flourishing, reflecting a modern economy that embraces both heritage and innovation.

The Cornish people, a hardy and independent folk, possess a distinct identity, their dialect a melodic echo of ancient Brythonic roots and their traditions a vibrant testament to a unique heritage. From the boisterous energy of the Falmouth Week regatta to the solemn beauty of the Nine Lessons and Carols, their cultural calendar is rich with communal celebration and quiet reflection. Artists like Peter Lanyon have captured the very essence of this place, its elemental forces and its enduring soul, weaving a narrative of a people deeply connected to the land and sea.

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