Calstock in Cornwall, England perches on the tidal banks of the River Tamar in the wooded Tamar Valley, and is visually dominated by the striking granite Calstock Viaduct that carries the railway above the river. Its steep lanes, riverside quay and narrowboats give it a picture‑book riverside character and make it popular with walkers and people looking for a quiet Cornish escape.
Historically the village grew as a busy river port tied to the 18th–19th century mining and quarrying economy, and you can still see remnants of that industrial past along the banks; today the local economy mixes tourism, small businesses and commuting, with regular trains on the Tamar Valley line linking to Plymouth and neighbouring communities such as Gunnislake. A lively community scene, a couple of pubs and seasonal boat trips keep the quay at the heart of village life.
Postcode districts covering Calstock
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Bere Alston Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Clampits Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Gunnislake and St. Ann's Chapel Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Gulworthy Parish 2 miles
- St. Dominick Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bere Ferrers Parish 2.3 miles
- Harrowbarrow Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chilsworthy Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Buckland Monachorum Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Callington & St. Dominic Ward 3.4 miles
- Landulph Parish 3.7 miles
- Tavistock South West Ward 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Calstock
PL18 9QP, PL18 9QT, PL18 9QX, PL18 9QS, PL18 9RN, PL18 9QR, PL18 9RJ, PL18 9RQ, PL18 9RU … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 34.9 miles
- Exeter International Airport 38.4 miles
- Calstock Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Bere Alston Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Calstock Ad
- Tavistock House Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- The Horn of Plenty 4 2.8 miles
- The Tavistock Hotel & Inn 4 4.7 miles
- Rockmount Rooms & Apartment 5 4.6 miles
- China Fleet Country Club 4 5.2 miles
- The Craft House 4 9.5 miles
- Bedford Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- St. Mellion Estate 4 3.5 miles
- Fox on the Hoe 4 9.5 miles
- Future Inn Plymouth 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Calstock
- Calstock Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hingston Down Hill 2.3 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 7.8 miles
- Home Park Stadium 8 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 9.6 miles
- Cattewater Estate 9.9 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 10.3 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 10.4 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.4 miles
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 16.2 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 17.8 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 17.8 miles
- Boconnoc Estate 18.9 miles