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
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
4.8
Time
2 hours
Type
Coastal
Parking
Crackington Haven car park
About Crackington cracker walk, North Cornwall
Allow about 2 hours for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Crackington Haven car park.
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
4.1 km
Eat
Boscastle Farm Shop Cafe
Looking for Boscastle Farm Shop Cafe? This place to eat and drink in Boscastle, Cornwall is…
5 km
Eat
The Cobweb Inn
The Cobweb Inn Forrabury sits in Forrabury, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
5.1 km
Eat
The Boscastle Pottery Cafe
Looking for The Boscastle Pottery Cafe Forrabury? This place to eat and drink in Forrabury, Cornwall…
5.1 km
Eat
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn Boscastle is a verified place to eat and drink in Boscastle, Cornwall, listed…
5.1 km
Eat
The Cliff House
The Cliff House Daymer Bay sits in Daymer Bay, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…
5.2 km
Eat
The Wellington Inn
The Wellington Inn Tintagel is a verified place to eat and drink in Tintagel, Cornwall, listed…
See & do
0.7 km
See
High Cliff, Boscastle
High Cliff, Boscastle Swannacott is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Swannacott, Cornwall,…
5.2 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…
5.2 km
See
Boscastle Valency Valley Coastal Path
Boscastle Valency Valley Coastal Path Forrabury is a verified attraction and things to do stop in…
5.2 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…
5.2 km
See
Boscastle Harbour
Boscastle Harbour is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Boscastle, Cornwall, listed on…
5.2 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
Shops & markets
4.7 km
Shop
The Boscastle Pottery
The Boscastle Pottery Forrabury sits in Forrabury, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for…
5.1 km
Shop
The Old Forge Gallery & Gifts
The Old Forge Gallery & Gifts Bennacott is a verified shop and retail stop in Bennacott,…
5.5 km
Shop
Boscastle Farm Shop
Boscastle Farm Shop Lesnewth sits in Lesnewth, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for…
5.7 km
Shop
The Olde Farm Shop
The Olde Farm Shop Bossiney sits in Bossiney, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop…
Places to stay
1.2 km
Stay
Meadow View Barn
Meadow View Barn Alvacott sits in Alvacott, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
1.3 km
Stay
Polmear Farm Holidays
Polmear Farm Holidays Treligga sits in Treligga, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
1.4 km
Stay
Treligga Farm Cottages
Looking for Treligga Farm Cottages? This place to stay in Treligga, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
3.7 km
Stay
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory Doddycross is a verified place to stay in Doddycross, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
4 km
Stay
Widemouth Bay Caravan Park
Widemouth Bay Caravan Park Kilkhampton sits in Kilkhampton, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for…
4.5 km
Stay
East Rose Cottage
East Rose Cottage Hallworthy is a verified place to stay in Hallworthy, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Bude. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Crackington Haven 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
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