Boscastle

The Harbour ,Boscastle

Boscastle the only natural harbour for 20 miles along the North Cornwall Coast. A hundred years the village was a thriving port, but the coming of the railways, whilst ending the isolation of North Cornwall, soon saw its decline. Boscastle village, complete with slate hung and stone cottages, clings to the side of the beautiful Valency valley, Boscastle is a delight in Spring, beautiful in the colours of Autumn too. Like many of the wooded valleys of Cornwall. There are great walks to be had both inland and along the rugged Atlantic Coast. Boscastle is also a very important place with regards to witchcraft with it's own museum and some fascinating history.

If around at lunch time or perhaps for afternoon tea, do try The Carpenters on the left hand side of the harbour, it's a real treat

Walk from Boscastle North along the Coast Path ,to High Cliff, the highest point on the coast of Cornwall and look down on the strangles. Feeling really fit? Then walk down to the pebbly beach itself, but make sure you are not cut off by the incoming Atlantic tide. Walk south past hidden coves such as Bossiney, past Tintagel and the legend of King Arthur, toTrebarwith Strand with its lovely beach, lifeguard patrolled in Season. For an unforgettable experience, take a boat trip out of Boscastle Harbour, down to Long Island to see the seabirds; razorbills, guillemots, and if your are lucky puffins. Got good sea legs? take an all day wreck fishing trip, 5 miles out to sea, onboard the Peginina

 

 

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