waterfall
St Nectan's Glen
A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Delabole
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Delabole
Delabole works well as a base: 5 minutes from Camelford, 4km from St Nectan's Glen.
Delabole is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,647, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Delabole sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Delabole to your route.
About Delabole
Delabole (Cornish: Delyow Boll) is a large village and civil parish in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, which lies approximately two miles (3 km) west of Camelford.
The village of Delabole came into existence in the early 20th century; it is named after the Delabole Quarry. Three hamlets – Pengelly, MeadroseRead more
(/ˈmedrəʊz/) and Rockhead – and the hamlet of Delabole, south of the quarry, are shown on the earliest one-inch Ordnance Survey map of 1813. When the North Cornwall Railway arrived, the station was named Delabole after the quarry, and the three hamlets were absorbed into Delabole. It is said to be the third highest village in Cornwall. Treligga military airfield and HMS Vulture II, an aerial bombing and gunnery range, were situated west of the village.
Delabole lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Delabole is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.6235 latitude, -4.7319 longitude.
What is the population of Delabole?
Delabole has a population of approximately 1,647 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,647
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.6235, -4.7319
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Delabole
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Tintagel Castle
Dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in Arthurian legend, connected to the mainland by a striking modern footbridge above the Atlantic.
5 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Brown Willy
The highest point in Cornwall at 420 m, a long granite-topped ridge in the middle of Bodmin Moor.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Rumps
A twin-headed promontory near Polzeath ringed by Iron Age ramparts, with a fine short walk from Pentire Point.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Padstow
A working fishing harbour on the Camel estuary, transformed into a food destination and the terminus of the Camel Trail.
17 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Golitha Falls, Bodmin Moor
A series of cascades through ancient oak woodland on the River Fowey, a National Nature Reserve.
22 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Golitha Falls
A series of cascades where the River Fowey drops through ancient oak woodland on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor.
22 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
The Hurlers
Three Bronze Age stone circles in a line on Bodmin Moor near Minions, beside the natural stack of the Cheesewring.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Delabole
- Right hereBrown WillyThe highest point in Cornwall at 420 m, a long granite-topped ridge in the middle of Bodmin Moor.
- Right hereThe RumpsA twin-headed promontory near Polzeath ringed by Iron Age ramparts, with a fine short walk from Pentire Point.
- 25 kmPark HeadA National Trust headland just north of Bedruthan Steps with wide views over the stacks and the Atlantic.
- 26 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
- 27 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
- 44 kmHartland QuaySavage stretch of North Devon coast where contorted rock strata zigzag into the Atlantic, reached by a dead-end road down the cliffs to a 16th-century harbour site and pub. Shipwreck country with a small museum.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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