Boscastle: Half mile away, is well worth a visit. It consists of a small well defended Elizabethan harbour (being rebuilt in 1584) that leads inland to the Valency valley. The village lies within a conservation area, and there are picturesque cottages, gift shops as well as a fine bakery and pottery. The village is well supplied by the local grocer and there are many fine places to eat drink and make merry. If you walk down the harbour on the quayside and follow the footpath up and around to the left you will eventually come to TheLookout. It is well worth the effort (on a clear day) because the location of this vantage point gives unrivalled views of some of the most rugged and beautiful coastline in England. The Visitors Centre can provide you with leaflets & information on local walks. Tel: 01840 250010
Museum of Witchcraft: In the village of Boscastle, now in it's 55th Year, shows how witchcraft has survived into the present day with its many large collections and exhibitions.
St Nectern's Glen: Situated between Boscastle and Tintagel, this unique 18 metre waterfall is at the head of the glen through an idyllic wooded valley. The waterfall can be reached by many cliff footpaths.
The Eden Project: Built in a reclaimed china clay pit. The complex comprises a number of domes or biomes that house plant species from around the world.Walk down into Eden and travel the world in a day; from the rainforests to the warm Mediterranean. The whole site is open to visitors: Plants, interpretation, art, sculpture, performance art, restaurants and much more. The first Biome emulates a tropical environment, the second a warm temperate, mediterranean environment and there are plans for a new arid zone enviroment, The Edge. You will need to allow the whole day to see it all. See & experience the largest icerink in the UK, in winter.
Tintagel Castle:An English Heritage site: The legendary birthplace of King Arthur. A spectacular location on Cornwall's dramatic and windswept Atlantic coastline. Climb the rugged trail across to the island and explore the ruins of the ancient royal site. The recent discovery of a 6th century inscribed slate, The Artognou Stone, has led to speculation that Tintagel was the site of the early rulers of Cornwall. Events include jousting, falconry and storytelling, during summer.
Camel Valley Vineyard:The area's mild climate, clear sunlight and pure air give Camel Valley wines a distinctive fresh Cornish style. Consistant winners of top national & international awards. A Grand tour & tasting cost £6.50 per person.(2008)
Bodmin & Wenford Railway: Experience the golden age of steam! Ride through the beautiful Kensey Valley hauled by a locomotive built when Victoria reigned. Special events available, such as Murder Mystery, Easter Steam Weekend, Steam Gala & Real Ale Festival, Day out with Thomas, Steam, Beer & Jazz Specials and a 1st class Dining Train.
Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre: Where you can see British & Asian short clawed otters being fed close at hand. The Otter Trust is the world's leading otter conservation organisation, the only place in the West Country breeding the British otter regularly and reintroducing young otters into the wild to save the otter from extinction. There are also fallow deer, owl aviaries, peacocks & waterfowl.
Trethorne Leisure Park: Near Launceston, 8 lane Ten Pin Bowling venue with restaurant. Open all year.
Trethorne Golf Club: Set in undulating parkland, boasting many water features & mature trees within its 6500m (par 71) length.
Beaches: Crackington Haven is a pleasant & popular beach, patrolled by lifeguards in summer, with beautiful rugged coves on the approach to Boscastle. Bossinney Haven, to the west of Port Issac, is a pleasant pebble fringed cove reached by a steep 1/2 mile path. Widemouth Bay, is south of Bude town and has 2 miles of golden sand, although swimming is restricted to certain times & areas, it is a popular surfing beach.Polzeathis one of the best family beaches in the area, offering safe swimming & lifeguard patrolled. A popular beach with surfers: Boards & wetsuits can be hired.
Cycling & Walking: The Camel Trail is a 17 mile, traffic free, cycle and walking route that follows the old railway line. Bike hire is easily arranged in Wadebridge (01208 813050 or 01208 814545). The trail is also popular with bird watchers and has a "hide" half way between Wadebridge & Padstow.
Horse & Pony Trekking: Halfway between Boscastle & Tintagel, Tredole Farm offers riding holidays, pub rides, sunset rides & days on the yard, taking in the coastal views and countryside. Tel: 01840 250495
Fishing:An hours mackerelling in the still calm of a summers evening or a 4 hour trip deep sea angling off the reef, or all day wreck fishing out of Boscastle. Bookings can be taken at "The Rock shop" in the village. Tel: 01840 250527.
