Welcome to Bowithick

Bowithick is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the heart of Bodmin Moor, which is known for its rugged and wild landscape. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, moorland, and ancient stone circles, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Bowithick is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 13th-century church and a traditional Cornish pub.

One of the main attractions in Bowithick is the nearby Dozmary Pool, which is said to be the legendary resting place of King Arthur's sword, Excalibur. The pool is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, waterfowl, and rare dragonflies. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the pool or hike up to the nearby Brown Willy, the highest point on Bodmin Moor. From the summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Despite its remote location, Bowithick is well-connected to the rest of Cornwall. The village is just a short drive from the town of Launceston, which offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and a castle. The nearby A30 provides easy access to other popular destinations in Cornwall, such as the seaside towns of Bude and Padstow. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled holiday, Bowithick is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Altarnun Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Christina Medland	Five Lanes Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7RZ 01566700700 School Website
Sir James Smith's School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kristien Carrington	Dark Lane Camelford Cornwall PL32 9UJ 1840213274 School Website
Camelford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Howard	Station Road Camelford Cornwall PL32 9UE 1840212376 School Website
St Breward Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ward	St Breward Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4LX 1208850547 School Website
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Richard Triggs	Campus Xxi The Gaia Building Delabole PL33 9DA 01840213968 School Website
Warbstow Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Bancroft	Warbstow Launceston Cornwall PL15 8UP 1566781388 School Website
Otterham Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs H Ward	Marshgate Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YW 1840261344 School Website
Delabole Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Pritchard	High Street Delabole Cornwall PL33 9AL 01840212540 School Website
St Teath Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Kay	North Road St Teath Bodmin Cornwall PL30 3JX 1208850516 School Website
Blisland Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Avery	Waterloo Blisland Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4JX 1208850565 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bodmin Parkway Station Approach, Off Liskeard Road, Near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB 11.54 Miles

Liskeard Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DX 12.48 Miles

St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Lametton Hill, St. Keyne, Cornwall, PL14 4SE 13.85 Miles

Lostwithiel Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EW 14.25 Miles

Causeland Off B3254, Causeland, Cornwall, PL14 4ST 14.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shirleys Taxis 07743 743222 5 Higher Cross La, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9XD 3.49 Miles
Avida Taxis 07802 194153 Docks, Camelford , Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9RZ 3.84 Miles
Cornish Cabs 01840 213108 49 Highfield Rd, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9QZ 4.07 Miles
Acab 01840 213164 Need A Taxi? ...Ring Acab, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9QP 4.27 Miles
Delabole Taxis 07794 346018 3 Station Cottages, Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9AX 5.90 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 5.92 Miles
North Cornwall Taxis 07771 882374 18 Tethadene, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3JY 6.50 Miles
Michaels Taxi Service 01208 850559 13 Rosewater Caravan Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3LA 6.57 Miles
Camelot Taxis 01840 770172 Nowethdene/Paradise Rd, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0BL 6.75 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 8.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bowithick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Victoria Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Camelford Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Field Camelford PL32 9YT
Medical Centre Camelford (Dr Nash) 01840 213894	The Medical Centre Churchfield Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YT
Medical Centre Camelford (Dr Garrod) 01840 213893	The Medical Centre Churchfield Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YT
St Breward (Camelford Medical Practice)	Brookside Court Row St Breward Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4LN
St Breward (Churchfield)	The Surgery Rowe St Breward Cornwall PL30 4LN

Local Stores

Camelford
1 High Street
Camelford
Cornwall
PL32 9PQ
01840 213766
shop.4743@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.83 miles

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SPAR Trewint Service Station
A30 Eastbound
Trewint
Altarnun
Launceston
PL15 7TF
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Penbode Vets Ltd
Valley Truckle Inns Park Camelford Cornwall PL32 9RX 01840 213277 camelford.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 4.01 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Giles &Amp; Parsons Farm Vets Ltd
West Roose Otterham Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YP 01840214973 info@gpfarmvets.co.uk Website 5.05 miles

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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 7.79 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Castle Veterinary Group Limited
Castle Veterinary Group Limited Pennygillam Way Launceston Cornwall PL15 7ED 01566 772211 webmaster@castleveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 9.65 miles
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Farm Animal Reception is open to 12.30pm and Small Animal Reception to 3pm.
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Launceston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Launceston Retail Park Hurdon Road Launceston Devon PL15 9DJ Launceston@vets4pets.com Website 10.49 miles

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Bodmin Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3B Bodmin Retail Park Launceston Road Bodmin Devon PL31 2GA 01208 261 690 bodmin@vets4pets.com Website 10.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 7.10 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 10.29 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 10.31 miles

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Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 13.42 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 14.28 miles

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Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 15.59 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

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