Welcome to Camelford
Camelford is an aesthetically-pleasing and historic market town Near the western edge of Cornwall. It takes its unique name from being situated on the banks of the River Camel. The town sits a short distance west of Bodmin Moor, and the pretty villages of Tintagel and Boscastle are also within easy reach, making Camelford a tranquil and convenient base for exploring the Cornish coast.
Bodmin Moor - southern England's wild country
Bodwin Moor is just one of several areas of outstanding natural beauty in Cornwall; a remote, granite moorland, which has been grazed by moorland ponies since time immemorial. Just north of the A30, visitors can explore the two highest peaks in Cornwall: Rough Tor, and the slightly taller Brown Willy. Over 100 Bronze Age clusters of huts have been excavated around Rough Tor, along with a medieval chapel and various other historic discoveries. If you're staying in or around Camelford, Bodmin Moor is certainly worth a wander.
Explore Carnglaze Caverns
On the southern tip of Bodmin Moor, Carnglaze Caverns is a popular, all-weather tourist attraction. A former slate mine, Carnglaze has an important role in Cornwall's history, and has close ties to the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Here, you can learn about the local miners' skills and ingenuity as they developed the huge mining operations that shaped industrial Britain.
Planning a trip to Camelford? Travelodge Wadebridge Hotel is a 20-minute drive away, and Travelodge Bodmin Roche Hotel can be reached in half an hour.