Having inspired much of Thomas Hardy’s most soul-searching poetry and literature, Boscastle and its magnificent surrounds hold year-round sway. Leaving you with ample choice of things to see and do, you will simply be spoilt for choice. To get started, go for a walk around Boscastle’s historic harbour, a bustling commercial port throughout the 19th Century.
For the best views of the harbour, Willapark is the place to go. A towering 317ft promontory, Willapark was once the site of an Iron Age cliff castle, with evidence indicating that people have occupied the area since 200BC. These days, Willapark is topped with an old lookout tower and offers breathtaking panoramas that are well worth the walk.
To keep the legs pumping, carry on along the South West Coast Path or go inland to explore the enchanting Valency Valley, a wooded river valley offering a lush contrast to the wild, rugged coastline. A few miles away, the fairy-tale-esque St Nectan’s Glen is the home of tangled trees, varied wildlife and shy piskies hiding in the branches.