Torpoint Cornwall Map

About Torpoint

Torpoint, a sentinel on Cornwall's southern edge, breathes the salty air of the Hamoaze, its very existence shaped by the ebb and flow of the Tamar estuary. It lies 3.7 km south-south-east of Saltash (from Saltash: bearing 164°T, OS grid SX 438 552), and is situated south-south-east of Wilcove village. Historically, Torpoint emerged as a planned settlement, its grid-like street patterns a deliberate design to serve the naval dockyard at Devonport across the water. The economy of Torpoint has long been intrinsically linked to the maritime heartbeat of the region, with ferry services and naval personnel forming a significant part of its working life, and the surrounding fertile land still whispers of agricultural roots. The cultural pulse of Torpoint can be felt in its close-knit community, a spirit forged by shared proximity to the sea and the constant coming and going of those connected to the naval base. While Torpoint itself may not boast grand historic buildings or famous churches, the imposing presence of Plymouth's dockyard across the water, visible from its shores, serves as a constant, powerful landmark. The annual Torpoint Athletic Club events, though perhaps not nationally renowned, represent a vibrant local tradition, drawing residents together in spirited competition. This is a place where the rhythm of the tides and the clatter of ferry horns are the dominant sounds, shaping a character that is both resilient and quietly proud.

About This Torpoint Map Page

Explore Torpoint, 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: 50.376468, -4.197227. 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.