Crackington Haven has a beautiful beach, with challenging surf, lanes through unspoilt countryside, farmed cliff tops, hamlets and ancient forests. In Crackington village the Cabin Cafe serves meals and sandwiches, and on the beach the Coombe Barton Inn has a full menu. Tere are toilet facilities and a small shop for beach items.
King Arthur Country
Tintagel must be on your itinerary. Entering the village from the Trebarwith direction, the first Arthurian sight is the Hall Of Chivalry, from here it is a short walk to St Materiana’s, the Norman church that stands proudly on the headland. Along the main street is the National Trust Old Post Office, exhibiting Victorian postal equipment etc. dating back to the 16th century. At the lower end of the village, a steep track passes down through the Vale of Avalon to the legendary site that is known as King Arthur’s Castle, and at the castle’s roots Merlin’s Cave awaits you. Tere is transport for the steep track. Not to be missed is the Tintagel Carnival throughout the last week of July and the first week of August.
KING ARTHUR’S INN offers well furnished rooms with facilities for the disabled and very young children. Te menu includes a good selection of homemade dishes with Gluten free, and Vegetarian choices. Te pub has a large projection screen and discrete TV’s for those important events, plus a pool table and dart board. Tere is an ATM machine, and free high speed Wi-Fi access.
Tintagel and its surrounding countryside have scented wildflowers on the cliffs, a cliff top church with breathtaking views, and Barras Nose to spot the seals. Tere are the Iron Age ramparts on Willapark, Rocky Valley, and the magical St Nectan’s Glen. Cross the common to Bossiney Cove to paddle in the pools or swim alongside Elephant Rock. Walk to Treknow a small hamlet near Tintagel, from here there are stunning views across Trebarwith
Valley and Treligga towards Port Isaac.
Te long stretch of sandy beach at Trebarwith Strand is popular with families and surfers. Tere are lifeguards and refreshments available. Dogs are allowed all year. Te two inns are the Mill House and the Port William, both with rooms and a restaurant.
Bossiney beach joins with neighbouring Benoath cove where, at low tide, there is a long stretch of golden sand. Ocean Cove is nearby. Tere are walks along the headland to the Rocky Valley Waterfall, and old ruins with a maze carved into the rock. A stream flows from St Nectan’s Glen to St Knighton’s Kieve where, legend has it that, men became Knights by passing through the lower circle to be reborn again when cleansed in the pool below. For a tasty meal or comfortable stay, try the Bossiney House Hotel.
Boscastle has a popular harbour where there are sightseeing boat trips or wreck fishing. Attractions in the village include the MUSEUM OF WITCHCRAFT with the world’s largest collection of witchcraft artefacts and regalia and Boscastle Pottery, specialising in Mocha Ware, that can be purchased onsite. Also, there are a variety of shops, eateries and several galleries. For a special treat, try the Cobweb Inn, and do not miss the Boscastle’s Food, Art and Craft Festival in early October.
Te cliffs of Penally Point and Willapark form imposing headlands either side of the harbour entrance. Willapark is easily identifiable by the small white coastguard lookout tower
Tintagel
perched on the end. Penally Point, on the northern side, has a blow hole shooting out plumes of water at low tide. Anywhere along this coast is an inspiring walking experience.
THE MUSEUM OF WITCHCRAFT has been located in Boscastle for fifty years, and is amongst Cornwall’s most popular museums. We hope you can come and visit us to experience the museum in person.
MUSEUMof
WITCHCRAFT andMAGIC
Located in the beautiful village of Boscastle
Open daily April 1st – October 31st Te Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0HD Tel: 01840 250111
www.museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk King Arthur’s Arms
Open all year Let us take the hassle out of meal times
Food from 9am breakfast to suppertime Book Direct
See website for special offers and discounts PLUS ground floor wheelchair accessible bedrooms
Family friendly ♦ Free to use ATM&Wifi ♦ RealAles Enquiriesand bookings:
Tel: 01840 770628
www.kingarthursarms.co.uk
E-mail:
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