Liskeard

Liskeard (Cornish: Lys Kerwyd/Lyskerrys) , an ancient stannary and market town at the head of the River Looe valley in southeast Cornwall, UK, is the administrative centre of the Caradon District.

Related Topics:
Stannary - Market town - River Looe - Cornwall - UK - Caradon District

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The town is situated about 14 miles west of the Tamar river. Liskeard railway station, on theLondon to Penzance Great Western Main Line, and the A38 trunk road provide the town with rapid access to Plymouth, the rest of Cornwall and the motorway network. The town is also served by the Looe Valley branch line to Looe.

Related Topics:
Tamar - Liskeard railway station - London - Penzance - Great Western Main Line - A38 - Plymouth - Cornwall - Looe Valley branch line - Looe

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Within easy reach to the south of Liskeard are the coves and resorts of the south Cornish coast, whilst the vast rugged expanse of Bodmin Moor lies to the north.

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