Plan your visit
Getting here
50.68610, -4.69190
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
Free76%Historic site
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v7 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route▾
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)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.
Rocky Valley walk, North CornwallWalking route1.6 km▾
Rocky Valley is a mix of rough paths through woods and along cliffs. Most of the walk is on a gradient, but there are no steep sections.
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
Gibbs Lanepublic footpath · 260 m▾
Butts Lanepublic footpath · 151 m▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
🌱 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
Facilities
Parking
The Cobweb Car Park · Paid · 435m
Picnic spot
17m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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