BOSCASTLE
Boscastle harbour and the village of Boscastle are well worth a visit. It consists of a small well defended
harbour that is of ancient construction (apparently being rebuilt in 1584) that leads inland to the
Valency valley. Along the valley there are many houses and gift shops has well as a fine bakery and
pottery. The village boasts 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 the
Lookout. 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 coastline in England.
BOTTREAUX CASTLE & MINSTER CHURCH
At the top of the village, in the Camelford direction, Bottreaux Castle can be found. All that remains is
abench atop the hill with views down a wooded valley. At the top of this valley lies Minster church ( St
Merthiana). Minster is beautifully situated in a wooded coombe that is almost encircled by a small lane
and completely surrounded by trees. There is a lovely woodland walk that wends down towards
Boscastle from here.
BOSCASTLE BLOWHOLE
The Boscastle Blowhole sends a resounding boom across the harbour when the conditions and tide are
in sync. To locate the blowhole, not to be confused with the village newsletter of the same name, you
have to walk down the correct footpath. One path follows the pipline down by the youth hostel and
takes you to the outer mole. The other takes you to the inner harbour wherein the fishing boats are
moored.
BOSCASTLE
Bosastle Village and Boscastle Harbour in North Cornwall
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Boscastle is nationally recognised as being outstanding for its scenic quality and is one of
the most picturesque parts of the southwest and the vibrant village draws people from all
over the world, year after year.
FORRABURY CHURCH
Forrabury church (St Symphorian) on the other hand, stands proud to the elements out on the
headland. The Rev R. S. Hawker wrote a marvellous little ditty on "The Bells of Forrabury." The tower is
minus a peal, and the poem, founded on local legend, tells of how a ship carrying some bells for this
church, was wrecked. They were almost in port and the pilot uttered a pious "Thank God" for a safe
voyage. The Captain immediately cried "Thank God on Land; but at sea thank the Captain and the good
vessel." A vengeful storm duly arose and ship, captain, crew and the bells were lost to the sea. The pilot
however did miraculously survive.
"Still when the storm of Bottreaux's waves, is wakening in the weedy caves,
Those bells that sullen surges hide, peal their deep notes beneath the tide."
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But if the warnings you ignore, then you may get more than you bargained for.
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St Juliot is situated between the Valency Valley and Lesnewth Valley.
Boscastle suffered severe flood damage in 2004 but the work on rebuilding was completed and the
village was more or less back to normal within 12 months.
The Pixie House has been re-instated and the remaining regeneration is now complete.
Boscastle is nationally recognised as being outstanding for its scenic quality and is one of the most
picturesque parts of the southwest.
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