Plan your visit
Getting here
50.69030, -4.65031
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route▾
Boscastle Harbour walk, North CornwallWalking route1.6 km▾
This is a very flat, easy walk that takes place mostly on the pavement. Rocks at the end of the harbour can be slippery when wet.
Crackington cracker walk, North CornwallWalking route4.8 km▾
Paths are mostly uneven natural surfaces and walking may be strenuous in places. Route includes some slopes, steps, stiles and unfenced clifftop. Optional extension of 0.5 mile to Strangles Beach, which is remote and can have dangerous currents. Allow ple
Boscastle and the Valency Valley walk, North CornwallWalking route6.4 km▾
Coastal and woodland paths, includes steps, stiles, gates and a few short but steep ascents. Option of a 3 mile (4.5km) shorter walk at point 8 on the map, which includes stepping stones over river.
🚴Cycling
v3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km▾
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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