Linkinhorne

Linkinhorne is a civil parish and village in southeast Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village sits at grid reference SX 320 736, roughly four miles (6.4 km) northwest of Callington and seven miles (11 km) south of Launceston. With a parish population of 1,541 at the 2011 census (including Downgate), Linkinhorne offers a compact, easily discoverable community in the heart of southeast Cornwall. Its position between Callington and Launceston makes Linkinhorne a quietly appealing base for short excursions across the surrounding area. The precise grid reference highlights its rooted place on the map of Cornwall, while the nearby towns provide obvious points from which to explore onward. For visitors and curious locals alike, Linkinhorne presents a measured slice of Cornish life defined by clear distances and a modest population—simple, straightforward information that hints at a settled and accessible village worth noting on any regional itinerary.