Callington

This old market town, which lies at the foot of Kit Hill (to the north), began life as a Celtic settlement called Celliwic, and was then settled by the Saxons. Once a prosperous mining town, the area’s heritage, landscape and character can be seen by wandering around the interesting and unusual Mural Trail, where local scenes have been painted on the walls of the town’s buildings by professional and amateur artists. A booklet available from the Town Clerk’s Office explains where the murals are, who painted them and what they depict. There really is something to be seen around every corner. Callington Heritage Centre is housed in an old cemetery chapel on Liskeard Road. The town is the headquarters of Ginsters, the well-known firm of pasty makers.

Overlooking the River Lynher, to the southwest of the town, lies Cadsonbury Hillfort - a massive Iron Age bank and ditch, encompassing a hill, that are thought to be the remains of the home of a local chief. To the east of Callington lies the attractive early 16th century Dupath Chapel, a granite building that houses Dupath Well. The waters of the well were thought to cure whooping cough, and were also used in baptisms held in the chapel.