Boscastle

Boscastle (Cornish: Kastel Boterel) is a spectacularly located fishing village and tourist attraction on the coast of North Cornwall. The oldest and most attractive parts of the village surround the cliff-bound harbour and extend up the river valley. The more modern part of the village rises up the steep valley sides surrounding the harbour and valley.

By bus
First Kernow Bus 95 from Bude or Wadebridge.

By road
Boscastle can be found on the B3263 5 miles north of Camelford, 3 miles NE of Tintagel. Nearest trunk road A39 at Camelford.

Parking can be paid for by debit or credit card as they have a modern pay & display parking machine.

Get around
The village is small with all amenities within walking distance.

See
The main things to see in and around Boscastle are the village and harbour, (especially at sunset) nestling in a spectacularly steep sided narrow valley, together with the surrounding cliffs and coastal scenery, most of which is accessible via the Cornish Coastal Path (see below). Specific attractions are:



Do

 * Walk the Cornish Coastal Path

Buy
Both the National Trust and Museum of Witchcraft have gift shops for those looking for local souvenirs.



Stay safe
Watch your step on some of the cliffs as the rocky ground is uneven.

Connect
As of May 2022, Bude has 4G from all UK carriers, but coverage is patchy out of town. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Tintagel, with its ruined castle and reputed connections to King Arthur, is about 5 miles (8 km) away, either by foot along the coastal path or by road.