Discover Wadebridge, Cornwall

Old Bridge, Wadebridge: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wadebridge_Old_Bridge_04.jpg
Author: Olaf Tausch


Wadebridge is a town in north Cornwall, England. It straddles the River Camel, about 8 km (5 mi) upstream from Padstow.

Wadebridge, Cornwall, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wadebridge_Molesworth_Street_02.jpg
Author: Olaf Tausch


Wadebridge was originally known simply as Wade. That was because people had to wade across the River Camel to get to the other side. There was a ford here, with a chapel built on each side of the river. People wading from one side to the other could offer their prayers for a safe passage and thankgiving on arrival.

After many lives were lost wading across the River Camel, a bridge was eventually planned across the river. The person spearheading the project was Reverend Thomas Lovibond, the vicar of Egloshayle. The bridge was completed in 1468, and after that, Wade became known as Wadebridge.

Visiting Wadebridge

Coming by car from Manchester, take the M5 motorway until Exeter, then continue on the A30 road till the interchange for the A395 road. Head west on the A395 until it joins the A39. Continue on the A39 until you reach Wadebridge.

Places of Interest in Wadebridge