Bodmin was formerly the County Town of Cornwall and is the gateway to the very beautiful and dramatic Bodmin Moor. The highest point on the moor is Brown Willy, Cornwall’s answer to a mountain! The recent Right to Roam Act has made the area more accessible for walkers to explore. There are spectacular views across the moors as you travel on the main A30.

From the western edge of Bodmin Moor cyclists, walkers and horse riders can access the Camel Trail which follows the route of a disused railway line to Wadebridge and then on to Padstow. Padstow is the unspoilt fishing village made famous by celebrity chief Rick Stein and also the traditional Obby Oss celebrations on 1st May.

Other famous locations in North Cornwall include Port Isaac (Port Wenn in Doc Martin), Boscastle (The Seaside Parish) and The Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor from the novel of the same name by Daphne DuMaurier. Also, Tintagel, forever linked to the legend of King Arthur as reputably being his birth place. The ruins of the 13th century castle offers breathtaking views over the dramatic North Cornwall coast.

A little further up the coast Bude and it’s surrounding area is unspoilt and the untamed breakers at Widemouth Bay are a surfers dream! All your surfing, cycling and walking needs are well catered for in this area including canoeing and kayaking on the Bude Canal.

Launceston on the Devon and Cornwall border was the capital of the county. It is dominated by Launceston Castle and is the only walled town in Cornwall. From here the main A30 leads down through the county of Cornwall.

Estate Agents in North Cornwall for the towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge, Launceston and Padstow.