Callington Tourist Information |
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Callington is a market town nestling between the Tamar and Lynher rivers. The mural project on the walls of the town's buildings displays the area's heritage, landscape and industry. Dupath Well House - One mile east of Callington (Holy Well, Chapel, 1510) Attractive granite building (16th century) set over a holy well used for baptisms, the water was believed to cure whooping cough. Cadsonbury Iron Age Hillfort - A massive band and ditch encompasses the hilltop. The impressive home of a local chief. Kit Hill Country Park - Was given to Cornwall County Council in 1985 by HRH Prince Charles, this prominent hill was used for surface mining and granite quarrying. There are nature trails and spectacular views of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Nearby is the Tamar Valley Donkey Park.
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Attractions near Callington
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Buckland Abbey
(8 Miles)*
Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville. |
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Launceston Castle
(9 Miles)*
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle. |
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Launceston Steam Railway
(10 Miles)*
The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign. |
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Towns near Callington
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Stoke Climsland Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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St. Dominick Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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South Hill Tourist Information
(3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Callington
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Self Catering near Callington
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Tregenza
(8 Miles)*
Luxury ETB 4 star 2 bedroom holiday property on the edge of Bodmin moor. New in 2004 and furnished to an exceptionaly high standard and quality. Tregenza has a family bathroom and ensuite shower room. |
Spring Cottage
(10 Miles)*
Spring Cottage is situated on West Dartmoor, in the quiet village of Brentor. The cottage is believed to have been built in the 1850s. |
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