Boscastle Harbour walk, North Cornwall, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Boscastle Harbour walk, North Cornwall

Camelford, Cornwall

Distance 1.6
Time 30 min
Type Coastal
Parking Boscastle car park

About Boscastle Harbour walk, North Cornwall

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.

Allow about 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Boscastle car park.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 26 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

As with any Cornish coast path, check tide times and the forecast before you set out, keep back from cliff edges, and wear footwear with a decent grip.

Official trail info ↗

Walk map & stop-offs

Stops along the way

Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.

Eat & drink

The Cobweb Inn 0 km Eat The Cobweb Inn The Cobweb Inn Forrabury sits in Forrabury, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… The Boscastle Pottery Cafe 0 km Eat The Boscastle Pottery Cafe Looking for The Boscastle Pottery Cafe Forrabury? This place to eat and drink in Forrabury, Cornwall… The Bridge Inn 0 km Eat The Bridge Inn The Bridge Inn Boscastle is a verified place to eat and drink in Boscastle, Cornwall, listed… The Cliff House 0 km Eat The Cliff House The Cliff House Daymer Bay sits in Daymer Bay, Cornwall — a practical place to eat… The Wellington Inn 0.1 km Eat The Wellington Inn The Wellington Inn Tintagel is a verified place to eat and drink in Tintagel, Cornwall, listed… The Old Beeny Farm 0.8 km Eat The Old Beeny Farm The Old Beeny Farm Treknow is a verified place to eat and drink in Treknow, Cornwall,…

See & do

Southern tip of Boscastle Bay (access via coastal path) 0 km See Southern tip of Boscastle Bay (access via coastal path) Southern tip of Boscastle Bay (access via coastal path) is a verified attraction and things to… Boscastle Valency Valley Coastal Path 0 km See Boscastle Valency Valley Coastal Path Boscastle Valency Valley Coastal Path Forrabury is a verified attraction and things to do stop in… Coastal Path North of Boscastle (towards Tintagel) 0 km See Coastal Path North of Boscastle (towards Tintagel) Looking for Coastal Path North of Boscastle (towards Tintagel) Forrabury? This attraction and things to do… Boscastle Harbour (viewpoint from coastal path north) 0 km See Boscastle Harbour (viewpoint from coastal path north) Looking for Boscastle Harbour (viewpoint from coastal path north)? This attraction and things to do stop… Boscastle Harbour 0 km See Boscastle Harbour Boscastle Harbour is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Boscastle, Cornwall, listed on… Boscastle Cliff Top Walk (Southern Section towards Willapark Point) 0 km See Boscastle Cliff Top Walk (Southern Section towards Willapark Point) Looking for Boscastle Cliff Top Walk (Southern Section towards? This attraction and things to do stop…

Beaches nearby

Benoath Cove 3.4 km Beaches Benoath Cove Bossiney haven 3.6 km Beaches Bossiney haven Discover this secluded gem near Bossiney, a ruggedly beautiful cove perfect for exploring rock pools and…

Shops & markets

The Old Forge Gallery & Gifts 0 km Shop The Old Forge Gallery & Gifts The Old Forge Gallery & Gifts Bennacott is a verified shop and retail stop in Bennacott,… Boscastle Farm Shop 0.4 km Shop Boscastle Farm Shop Boscastle Farm Shop Lesnewth sits in Lesnewth, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… The Boscastle Pottery 0.5 km Shop The Boscastle Pottery The Boscastle Pottery Forrabury sits in Forrabury, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… The Quarryman's Arms 3.6 km Shop The Quarryman's Arms The Quarryman’s Arms Delabole is a verified shop and retail stop in Delabole, Cornwall, listed on… The Olde Farm Shop 3.9 km Shop The Olde Farm Shop The Olde Farm Shop Bossiney sits in Bossiney, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop… D J & S K Bennetts Farm Shop 4.8 km Shop D J & S K Bennetts Farm Shop D J & S K Bennetts Farm Shop Tregardock is a verified shop and retail stop…

Places to stay

The Square, Boscastle 0 km Stay The Square, Boscastle The Square, Boscastle Beeny is a verified place to stay in Beeny, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… The Boscastle Boutique B&B 0.1 km Stay The Boscastle Boutique B&B The Boscastle Boutique B&B sits in Boscastle, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… The Old Forge 0.1 km Stay The Old Forge The Old Forge Boscastle is a verified place to stay in Boscastle, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… The Napoleon Inn 0.1 km Stay The Napoleon Inn The Napoleon Inn Boscastle is a verified place to stay in Boscastle, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… The Coach House 0.1 km Stay The Coach House Looking for The Coach House Boscastle? This place to stay in Boscastle, Cornwall is listed on… The Wellington Hotel 0.1 km Stay The Wellington Hotel Looking for The Wellington Hotel Boscastle? This place to stay in Boscastle, Cornwall is listed on…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Camelford. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Boscastle car park

🐕 Dogs

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.

🌊 Safety

Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.