Wadebridge
Wadebridge is a Town in the county of Cornwall.
There are great places to visit near Wadebridge including some great hiking areas, country parks, towns, hills, villages, historic buildings and airports.
Don't miss Tehidy's hiking areas if visiting the area around Wadebridge.
The area around Wadebridge boasts some of the best country parks including Tehidy Country Park, Kit Hill Country Park, and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.
There are a several good towns in the Wadebridge area like Callington, Polperro, and St Ives.
Hills to visit near Wadebridge include Kit Hill Country Park.
The area around Wadebridge features a number of interesting villages including Cremyll, and Botallack.
The area around Wadebridge's best historic buildings can be found at Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.
Wadebridge has some unmissable airports nearby like Cornwall Airport Newquay, and Land's End Airport.
Wadebridge History
There are some historic monuments around Wadebridge:
Places to see near Wadebridge
History of Wadebridge
The bridge was a strategic position in the English Civil War as in 1646 Oliver Cromwell came with 500 Dragoons and 1,000 horsemen to take the bridge. When the bridge was first completed tolls were charged for its maintenance. In 1853 it was widened from 3 to 5 metres (9.8 to 16.4Â ft). A second widening took place in 1952 and then in 1963 it was again widened taking it to 12 metres (39Â ft). In 1994 the bridge underwent a refurbishment to change the stone in the pavement and to create a cycle track.
