Climbing up the cliffs and looking out over the natural harbour.The natural harbour of Boscastle, which is a beautiful attraction on the coastline.The terrace of cottages above the riverside path and other houses dating back to Victorian times.Walking around the unspoilt harbour village is one of the best things to do! It’s a historic fishing village with a charming riverside path.
You can also get a view of the castle here, and the Castle Beach with Merlin’s Cave is easy to access.įollow the castle road uphill, and you’ll eventually reach the English Heritage ticket office and Tintagel high street. The cafe and restaurant are also here this tea room has some of the best cream teas in Cornwall! If you keep following the coastal path, you’ll drop down to the Tintagel Castle visitor centre. Barras Nose HeadlandĪfter cutting across Willapark Headland, you’ll see Barras Nose in the distance.īarras Nose is a rocky headland and the castle is situated just behind. If you’re staying at a campsite or hotel (more on these below), this is a useful cut-through. Follow the waymarked path as it crosses over this headland, with Camelot Castle Hotel in the background.Īt this point, you can follow a trail inland toward Tintagel Village. Look out for Elephant Rock, which is named so because it looks like an elephant’s body, legs and trunk! Plus, the water looks so blue and inviting that you could almost be in the Mediterranean… Willapark Headland (number two!)Ĭonfusingly, the next headland is also called Willapark. There are some offshore rocks to enjoy by Bossiney Haven. There’s no lifeguard access at Bossiney Cove, but if you want to experience off the beaten path Cornwall it’s an amazing beach. There are some steep steps down to Bossiney Haven. This is a beautiful cove that’s only exposed at high tide. The coastal path then leads out of Rocky Valley, past Benoath Cove, and above Bossiney Haven. But it’s really scenic and worth spending some time admiring.
Rocky Valley is a popular place, and as there’s a car park nearby you might find that it’s quite busy. This is a beautiful nature spot that cuts through the rocks by the coastline. This rocky cove is an astonishing sight in the middle of the walk. The path then leads down into Rocky Valley. This is called Trevalga Cliff, and there’s a beautiful rock arch here that’s called Ladies Window. Don’t enter the gate, but walk around the cliff edge and take in the excellent views as you go. Walk down the slate steps and cross two footbridges, before following the path as it leads to a gate. Willapark was historically used by customs officers and in modern times, it’s now a coastguard. This path first slopes uphill just follow it around until it reaches a spectacular viewpoint over the beautiful harbour and another path leads to a whitewashed building called Willapark which is on a headland. Boscastle Villageįrom the village, walk toward Boscastle Harbour, and follow the South West Coast Path which will lead up the cliffs on the left-hand side. You’ll begin your walk in beautiful Boscastle.
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We’ll detail the full Boscastle to Tintagel walk in this blog post, and feature tips about visiting both of the villages. Sitting on the South West Coast Path National Trail, it’s a fairly simple hike, but it has enough ups and downs to get your heart racing and make you feel like you’ve had a great workout! This hike will also give you an opportunity to see some other attractions in both villages, including Tintagel Old Post Office and King Arthur’s Great Halls.
You’ll start at the gorgeous Boscastle harbour and finish on the rocky island that’s home to Tintagel Castle. If you like stunning coastal scenery, ancient legend and challenging terrain, you’ll love this Boscastle to Tintagel walk.īoth of these villages are popular spots along the Cornish coastline, but the hike between them is particularly impressive.
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