Camelford situated on the River Camel is an attractive ancient town straddling the A39, which runs between Bude and Wadebridge. Due to its geographical position & proximity to the coast it is a great centre for touring, walking, fishing, beaches and exploring Bodmin Moor.


The long building opposite the car park was once the town jail used for French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars. One of the most prominent buildings is the Town Hall, with its weather-vane in the shape of a golden camel, once used as the County Court but is now the town library.


FORGET ME NOT HOLIDAYS have three self catering holiday cottages at Trefrank Farm near St Clether, a few miles north west of Camelford and near to Launceston using the A395. This is a superb position with wonderful views of the countryside, proximity to North Cornwall’s renowned beaches and Bodmin Moor.


Three miles north of Camelford, taking the A39, is Davidstow Airfield home to the CORNWALL AT WAR MUSEUM is a tri service military museum operated by volunteers. There are exhibition buildings relating to the Royal Navy, Army & Royal Air Force associated with Cornwall from 1914 to the present. See exhibits like the Fairy Gannet, the WW1 88mm U-boat gun, 25 pounder field gun, and personal items.


Start with the cinema for an introductory film, and then continue to the 18 exhibition buildings from WW2 used by the officers at RAF Davidstow Moor, to the WW1 Battle of the Somme in 1916 and 20,000 British dead, why it happened, animals at war and so much more. Visit a function in the Officers Mess to see the elaborate uniforms and beautiful dresses. Experience an air raid in an original shelter. Make yourself a drink at the DIY NAAFI, the list goes on.


Around the town there are several statues & plaques commemorating famous sons & daughters. There is a prominent monument erected in honour of its famous son General Walter Raleigh Gilbert, guitarist and songwriter Al Hodge was born in Bodmin in 1951 and William Hamley of the famous toy shop was also born in Bodmin, to find out more please go to the Town Museum.


A warm and friendly welcome awaits visitors at THE OLD INN & RESTAURANT, which is famous for its delicious home-cooked food, including its legendary Moorland Mixed Grills and very popular all-day Sunday Carvery with a selecon of 4 freshly cooked meats, and daily- changing Specials Board of over 25 dierent freshly-prepared dishes. And the good news is that where possible, everything is made from only the very best, fresh local Cornish produce.


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Our first port of call is Kilkhampton or "Kilk" as the place is known locally, it sits astride the A39 "Atlantic Highway" following the line of the old ridge way, from Bude to Bideford. The memorial stone that stands outside the church is dedicated to the men of the village who lost their lives in the Great War of 1914-1919. This is a substantial village near to the coast, with several good food outlets and places for refreshment. There is ample parking and public conveniences available.


Launceston, the original capital of Cornwall, straddles the main A30 spine road through the Duchy, it is therefore an ideal location for visiting both counties. This quaint historic town is unique with its surprising array of shops and businesses situated amongst narrow medieval streets that are dominated by an imposing Norman castle. The indoor Friday Market at St Mary's Hall offers more locally produced food, plants and an assortment of local crafts or visit the bustling Butter Market, held in the Town Square.


The town trail winds past St Mary's Church, famed for its extravagantly carved exterior, or visit the award winning Lawrence House Museum sited in a fine example of Georgian architecture. From the castle keep you can enjoy panoramic views stretching far beyond Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.


The castle is the starting point for two the two long walks, so if you are the active type there is plenty to keep you occupied. Alternatively just sit on the castle green and admire the intricate pattern of the townscape looking down to StThomas and Newport, then up to StStephens and its Church, high on a hill. Enjoy a ride on steam locomotive through the beautiful Kensey Valley countryside to the hamlet of Newmills.


Bodmin Moor is a haven for flora and fauna, with the heather and gorse making the landscape purple and gold. All over Bodmin Moor there are prehistoric remains, streams tumbling over granite boulders, medieval bridges and gaunt engine houses. There are King Arthur legends, gruesome stories and sightings of wild beasts and large cats. The following is a potted guide to the parishes, towns, villages & hamlets.


Altarnun nestles in the valley of Penpont Water with a 15th century packhorse bridge across the river and a 15th Century church which is known as the ‘Cathedral of the Moors’.


The largest building in the village is the 18th century Kings Head Hotel with resident ghost. From Altarnun take a short walk up 'sunken lane', reputed to be one thousand years old, to Five Lanes. A quarter of a mile to the west of Five Lanes is the hamlet of Trewint with the John Wesley Cottage.


Greg Montani –Pixabay


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