River Camel

The River Camel (Cornish: Dowr Kammel, meaning crooked river) is a river in Cornwall, England. It rises on the edge of Bodmin Moor and with its tributaries its catchment area covers much of North Cornwall. The river flows into the eastern Celtic Sea between Stepper Point and Pentire Point having covered about 30 miles, making it the second longest river wholly in Cornwall. The river is tidal upstream to Egloshayle and is popular for sailing, birdwatching and fishing. The name Camel comes from the Cornish language for 'the crooked one', a reference to its winding course. Historically the river was divided into three named stretches. Heyl (Cornish: Heyl, meaning estuary) was the name for the estuary up to Egloshayle, the River Allen (Cornish: Dowr Alen, meaning shining river) was the stretch between Egloshayle and Trecarne, whilst the Camel was reserved for the stretch of river between its source and Trecarne.

River Camel
The Camel valley in winter. Taken from between Pendavey bridge and Polbrock looking upstream.
Sketch map of the River Camel and its tributaries
Native nameDowr Kammel (Cornish)
Location
CountryEngland
RegionCornwall
Physical characteristics
SourceHendraburnick Down
  locationBodmin Moor
  coordinates50.6582°N 4.6379°W / 50.6582; -4.6379
  elevation218 m (715 ft)
MouthPadstow Bay
  location
Padstow, North Cornwall coast
  coordinates
50.578°N 4.939°W / 50.578; -4.939
Length48 km (30 mi)
Basin size413 km2 (159 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftRiver Ruthern
  rightDe Lank River, River Allen
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