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Boscastle and Boscastle Harbour |
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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. Boscastle Harbour is almost invisible from the sea, and affords the sailors a sheltered refuge for them and there craft, so long has they are able to negotiate the "S" shaped entrance that cuts through the headland to give way to a natural harbour. You can also see Meachard, a small islet adjacent to the harbour entrance. Boscastle Harbour at Low Tide An aerial view of Boscastle Harbour
At the top of the village, in the Camelford direction, Bottreaux Castle can be found. At the top of the 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.
An aerial view of Boscastle towards Tintagel
A view south towards the lookout and a view north towards Bude
"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."
St Juliot is situated between the Valency Valley and Lesnewth Valley. Boscastle suffered severe flood damage but the work on rebuilding has been completed. 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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