Lat 50.6718° N, lon 4.7347° W●Things to do in Boscastle
S W Coast Path, Tintagel PL34 0BA, UK
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A coastal path runs north from Boscastle along the South West Coast Path towards Tintagel. This section offers clifftop walking with views over the north Cornwall coast.
Must visit spots
Begin at the harbour mouth and National Trust visitor centre, then choose the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, the Cobweb Inn, pottery and farm shop stops, the Valency valley paths, or a cliff stretch toward Tintagel or Crackington.
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Harbour & valley
The harbour is the reason to visit, but the Valency valley and cliff paths explain how the place works.
The defining landmark
Boscastle’s harbour occupies a natural inlet where the Valency reaches the sea between steep cliffs. Quays and breakwaters make a sheltered space for small boats while leaving the mouth exposed to Atlantic weather.
On 16 August 2004, intense rainfall caused catastrophic flooding along the Valency. The National Trust and partners later rebuilt harbour and visitor infrastructure; check current access during storms or very high seas.
Walk from the harbour
Walk the harbour quays, then use the National Trust visitor area before climbing back toward the village.
Take a short out-and-back on the cliffs for views into the inlet; turn back early in wind or poor visibility.
Follow a gentle stretch upstream only when paths are dry; the valley can rise quickly after rain.
One day itinerary
Use the classic plan as a guide, then switch it for rain, children or shorter distances. Tintagel Castle stays a separate ticketed visit.
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