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Many thanks to Wainsford Estate for facilitating this camera's location and to the Westcountry Rivers Trust for capitally funding its installation. The camera is located in the grounds of Wainsford Estate,  The River Fowey originates approximately 1 mile northwest of Brown Willy on Bodmin Moor. It meanders through notable landmarks such as Lanhydrock House, Restormel Castle, and Lostwithiel before widening at Milltown and eventually merging with the English Channel at Fowey. Along its course, the river is joined by seven tributaries, with the River Lerryn being the largest among them.The stretch of the Fowey Valley between Doublebois and Bodmin Parkway railway station is renowned as the Glynn Valley. The river's catchment area covers a total of 169.1 square kilometers (41,800 acres; 65.3 sq mi), comprising kaolinized granite on Bodmin Moor, Devonian slates and grits, and valley gravels. The upper reaches of the Fowey primarily consist of moorland, gradually transitioning into woodland and farmland, with livestock farming being predominant. Grassland accounts for 63.6% of the catchment area, followed by 18.3% woodland and 10.7% arable land. The remaining portion includes urban or built-up areas, with 2.5% classified as mountain, heath, and bog, while the remainder comprises inland waters.The River Fowey flows through two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), one of which is also part of a national nature reserve (NNR). The Upper Fowey SSSI is situated on the floodplain of the southern slopes of Bodmin Moor and is recognized for its wet heath vegetation and herbaceous valley-floor mire communities. Downstream at Golitha Falls, a section of the woodland is designated as an NNR and forms part of the Draynes Wood SSSI. This area is particularly significant for its diverse range of "lower plants," including liverworts, mosses, and lichens. The name "Golitha," derived from the Cornish language, refers to an obstruction. Visitors can enjoy a picturesque 1-to-3-mile (1.6 to 4.8 km) riverside walk starting from the visitor car park. Furthermore, Golitha Falls encompasses the site of the historic Wheal Victoria copper mine.