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A small 15thC market town between the Tamar and Lynher rivers, and which once stood at the gateway to one of the richest copper mining districts in the world. Behind the town is the County Council managed country park of Kit Hill, with an 80ft high chimney stack topping the 1,000ft hill. There are also nature trails and spectacular views of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Dupath Holy Well is situated a mile from the town, the water in the basin was believed to cure whooping cough.
Twinned with Guipavas, France.
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