🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Paid🧺Picnic spot
Best for
7 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Goldfinch +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Goldfinch +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +43 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
🍂
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Greater Featherwort, Endive Pellia · last seen 2022
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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7 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational 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.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 0:30Local walking route
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
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 2:00Round tripLocal walking route
Gibbs Lanepublic footpath · 260 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 260 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Butts Lanepublic footpath · 151 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 151 mSurface compactedPath type: service
