Wadebridge lies along the River Camel and was a market town and played a vital role in trade and agriculture, but is now a popular destination for tourists exploring the North Cornish countryside and coastline. Wadebridge is the hub for the Camel Trail, a cycling and walking path that runs along a disused railway line that takes you to Padstow in the west and Bodmin in the east, with great views of the river and surrounding valleys.
Wadebridge has a mix of independent shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants, the little Thai restaurant by the bridge is really nice. The town also hosts the Royal Cornwall Show and several local arts and crafts festivals. There is a large supermarket on the edge of the town and the main A road provides easy access. There is a great selection of holiday cottages in Wadebridge and the surrounding villages here, large and small, modern and traditional Cornish cottages. If you can’t find anything you like, there are numerous touring parks, campsites and a good selection of really high quality caravan and lodge parks in Wadebridge and the surrounding countryside. It’s a great base for exploring this part of North Cornwall, from Boscastle down to Constantine Bay.
