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Local Information for Wadebridge

Wadebridge is a market town in North Cornwall, England with a population of 6 222. It is located at 50°31′04″N, 04°50′07″W. The town is located on the Camel Estuary, some 5 miles (8km) upstream from Padstow. For many years Wadebridge was a traffic congested town but in 1991 the Wadebridge bypass was opened together with the Egloshayle bypass causing the two settlements to regain much of their former charm. The main shopping street in Wadebridge (Molesworth street) has subsequently become pedestrianized through an inner link road, allowing traffic free shopping.

The initial settlement of Wade (The name of Wadebridge before the bridge was built) came about due to a crossing place in the river camel (cam - meaning crooked and hayle meaning Estuary in cornish). The early crossing had two chapels either side of the river "Kings" chapel on the north side and "St Micheals" on the south side. People would pray for a safe crossing at one of the chapels before...More