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Brookdale
house is situated on the corner of Trevanion Road and Brook Road and takes
its name from the stream, which runs through the Polmorla Valley and joins
the River Camel nearby.
The two parishes, St Breock (pronounced 'Bray ock') and
Egloshayle (pronounced 'Eglos hayle') are divided by the River Camel
(originally Canhayle) and linked by a 15th Century bridge, which many
believe was built on bags of wool. This may mean however, that the taxes on
the wool helped to finance the project instigated by Rev. Lovibond who was
vicar of Egloshayle Church at the time.
The town, now enhanced by the building of a much needed
by-pass is steeped in history and surrounded by many opportunities to relax
and enjoy North Cornwall and other easy to reach attractions.
The Camel Trail is a tremendous attraction running
through the town as it meanders for 19 miles along the river bank on the old
railway line site from Bodmin Moor to Padstow.
The changing views of the trail from rugged moorland,
through green valleys and on to the beautiful estuary with its beaches of
golden sand are a delight to the eyes of cyclists and walkers alike.
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