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Mid Cornwall market town
St Columb Major is a historic mid-Cornwall market town, a practical hub between Newquay, Wadebridge and the clay country, with surrounding rural parishes.
A historic market town linking mid Cornwall to the north coast and clay country.
St Columb Major is a quieter mid-Cornwall base than the coast towns. Combine with Newquay or Wadebridge for beach and estuary days.
Start in the town centre, then explore surrounding parishes or drive to the north coast.
Countryside parishes and Cornwall walking routes via Cornish.co.uk maps only when verified.
Around St Columb Major, useful local places include St Wenn, Mawgan-in-Pydar, Colan and St Enoder. Open Discover & connect for the parish list, or use the interactive map to see how they sit together.
St Columb Major also works as a base for days in Newquay, Wadebridge and Bodmin. Each has its own town page if you want to continue from here.
Use Cornish.co.uk to find places to stay, food and drink and things to do around St Columb Major. Open the interactive map for pins, or jump to Cornwall walks and local services. Discover & connect lists neighbouring towns and parishes.
