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Camelford Tourist Information


The historic town of Camelford, is situated between the Atlantic coast and Bodmin moor. The ancient Slaughter Bridge is the legendary site of King Arthur's last battle.

Camelford is a good walking centre, just south of the town is a footpath leading on to the moor.

Rough Tor, in the care of the National Trust - Over 100 Bronze Age round houses, numerous burial cairns, early enclosure linking Rough Tor to Little Rough Tor, the remains of the medieval chapel of St. Michael (AD1371) at the summit.

North Cornwall Museum and Gallery - The Museum shows many aspects of life in North Cornwall from 50-100 years ago. There are sections on the tools in various trades and on the domestic side a wide range of exhibits from clothes to early vacuum cleaners.

Nearby Crowdy Reservoir offers trout fishing; and at Davidstow is the Moorland Flying Club.

 

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What's near Camelford

Attractions:
  British Cycling Museum  1 Mile
  Tintagel Castle  3 Miles
  Merlin's Cave  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Lanteglos  2 Miles
  Delabole  2 Miles
  Davidstow  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Parkway Estate Agency  <1 Mile
  John Bray and Partners  7 Miles
  Miller and Company  10 Miles
Hotels:
  The Metropole  12 Miles
  The Arundell Arms  18 Miles
  Carlyon Bay Hotel  19 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Brooklets Cottage Bed & Breakfast  4 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Fishermans Cottage  4 Miles
  Meadowview Cottage  6 Miles
  The Flat @ St Mabyn Post Office  7 Miles
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Campsites:
  St Minver Holiday Park  9 Miles
  Tristram Caravan and Camping Park  9 Miles
  Trenant Steading Tourist Park  11 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Plymouth  28 Miles

TIC: Camelford Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01840 212954  <1 Mile


Attractions near Camelford
British Cycling Museum (1 Mile)*
Our Museum, the nations foremost museum of cycling history is housed in an old Victorian Railway Station - A history of cycling from 1818.
Tintagel Castle (3 Miles)*
In all seasons, Tintagel is truly a magical place. With its spectacular location on Cornwall's most dramatic Atlantic coastline, Tintagel is a place of myths and magic, where the legend of King Arthur was born.
Merlin's Cave (4 Miles)*
Closed due to Tetirement
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Camelford
Lanteglos Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Delabole Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Davidstow Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Hotels near Camelford
The Metropole (12 Miles)*
Padstow is a paradise for those who love seafood. The views from the Victorian Metropole are pretty spectacular, overlooking the harbour and Camel Estuary.
The Arundell Arms (18 Miles)*
The Arundell Arms is a delightful former 18th century coaching inn on a site which dates back to Saxon times, in a valley of five rivers on the Devon/Cornwall border offering log fire comfort, caring service and outstanding gourmet food.
Carlyon Bay Hotel (19 Miles)*
The Carlyon Bay Hotel enjoys a superb cliff top location with panoramic views of St. Austell Bay. The hotel is set in 250 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens.
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Self Catering near Camelford
Fishermans Cottage (4 Miles)*
Quietly located in a National Trust area designated as an Area Of Natural Beauty, Fishermans Cottage is a half mile walk from Camelot Castle and the bustle of Tintagel. It lies 400 yards from the north coast path.
Meadowview Cottage (6 Miles)*
Meadowview Cottage offers, Quality in Tourism 5 Star accommodation sleeping 6 + cot in three bedrooms: This self-catering accommodation is open all year, situated in 30 acres of farmland, with breathtaking views of the meadow
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