WALKING WEEK 2012
Here is the programme for the 2012 Walking Week. Scroll down to see a brief description of each of the walks.
For booking and enquiries, please contact the Boscastle Visitor Centre on 01840 250010.
Click here for a PDF version of the Programme and Booking Form
Boscastle Walking Week: Walk Details.
Monday 23rd April
Village and Valley
A great introduction to Boscastle by a well loved local and Parish Councillor. George has lived in Boscastle all his life and will entertain you with his facts and anecdotes! Stroll round the harbour then along the riverside and flower strewn woodlands of the lovely Valency Valley. (one short, slow climb up out of the valley) Stop to visit the secluded Minster Church then onwards until you drop back down to the harbour via the quaint old village road.
10.15am 2 hrs £3 Circular Easy-Moderate Meet Boscastle NT Cafe
Bossiney Circular
A fascinating walk across fields, to a wooded Glenn with its emerging signs of spring. We call by the spiritual site of St Nectan’s Kieve, (Optional refreshments and entry fee to kieve & waterfall. (New owners so cost to be advised) Afterwards we drop back down towards a short section of the South West Coast Path, via the stunning Rocky Valley. to complete our circular return.
1.30pm 3 hrs £4 Circular Moderate Meet Bossiney Car Park SX 067889
Tuesday 24th April
Boscastle to Tintagel
We climb up out of Boscastle harbour to pick up one of the most popular stretches of the South West Coast Path. Fabulous scenery, Wildlife and the remains of the slate mining industry are much in evidence. See the Island of Arthurian legend as you approach your destination of Tintagel. Here you will return by one of the hourly buses in your own time or you may want to book onto the afternoon Tintagel to Trebarwith circular walk after lunch before returning on the bus.
9.30am Approx 3hrs £4 Linear Moderate Meet Boscastle NT Visitor Centre
Pentargon
Climb out of Boscastle Harbour and head north along a dramatic section of the South West Coast Path. Pass Pentargon Waterfall. After Beeny cliff look out for seals & their pups above a cove. Continue towards Firebeacon point. After lunch turn inland through the country lanes that lead to New Mills, the Valency valley and back to the Harbour area.
10.30 4-5 hrs £5 Circular Strenuous Bring lunch Meet Boscastle NT Visitor Centre
National Trust Trebarwith Strand
Discover history, legend and wildlife whilst walking along the stunning South West Coast Path landscape between Tintagel and Trebarwith Strand. Approx 3 hours moderate walking. Led by National Trust rangers.
2.30pm 2-3 hrs £3 Circular Moderate Meet Tintagel Visitor Centre car park SX 058884
Wednesday 25th April
Bude Circular
We start with an easy flat walk along Bude’s historic canal path, passing many features along the way. Just before the turn off to where the inclined plane was we turn with a slight incline to cross several fields with great 360 degree views. Eventually the sight of the sea at Widemouth Bay draws us to the South West Coast Path going North back to Bude. Along this section are some interesting rock formations and evidence of coastal erosion. An exhilarating, undulating couple of miles drop back you back into Bude with a great view of the rare Sea Lock situated where the River Neet, Canal and town all meet the Coastline.
10am 4 hrs £4 Circular Easy-Moderate Bring lunch Meet Bude TIC
Trevalga Circular
This short manageable walk with some inclines gives you a good feel for the area and lovely views. Start by going out of Boscastle harbour, past the Coastwatch Lookout Tower and the Medieval field Systems on Forrabury Common, continue along the South West Coast Path for a short distance. Turn inland towards the Hamlet of Trevalga, a mainly farming area with interesting buildings and background. Return to Boscastle with a slightly different and more inland route.
11am 2 hrs £3 Circular Moderate Meet Boscastle NT Visitor Centre
Thursday 26th April
Port Quin/Port Isaac
A challenging but very rewarding walk along a gorgeous section of the South West Coast Path towards Port Isaac. This is home of the popular Doc Martin TV series and the recently famed shanty singing ‘Fisherman’s Friends. However this always been a beautiful, traditional working harbour village loved by many. Return via a quicker and flatter route just inland back to the beautiful cove of Port Quin.
10am 5 hrs £5 Circular Strenuous Bring Lunch Meet Port Quin NT Car Park
National Trust Circular Boscastle
This walk has some inclines which are taken at an easy pace with lots of information stops en route which takes in the coast, old village and surrounding land. Hear the Rangers talk about the flora & fauna and get an insight into the work of the Trust in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
10.30am 2/3hrs £3 Circular Easy–moderate Meet NT Visitor Centre
Climb Roughtor & Showery Tor
The Tors make a stunning landmark where the northern fringe of Bodmin Moor meets the fields and coastline of north Cornwall. The unique historic landscape is steeped in evidence of use from Neolithic times to the present day, including the infamous legend of Charlotte Dymond’s murder. It’s a breathtaking walk in its own right allowing far reaching views that include northern and southern coastlines on a clear day. (Short but fairly steep climb to the main Tor.)
2/3 hrs £3 Moderate circular. Meet: 2.30pm Boscastle Car Park entrance SX 210913 to car share
Please advise us if you prefer to make your own way to Roughtor car park SX 139819 by 2.45pm
Sorry No dogs
Friday 27th April
Crackington Beach & St Gennys
We start with short session on the beach to inspire budding geologists with our local expert Jane Anderson. Crackington is world famous for its rock formations. Afterwards we take a short but steep walk up to the Cliff top before taking a fairly flat route past St Genny’s Church in its beautiful setting and down through the Valley via Lovers’ Lane back to the Haven car park. Various geological features will be pointed out en route.
10.30am 2/3 hrs £3 Circular Easy-Moderate Meet Crackington Haven Car Park SX 142968
In the Footsteps of Hardy
Always a favourite, this walk takes in some of the haunts enjoyed by Thomas Hardy whilst courting Emma. He met his wife to be at The Rectory when he was an architect working on plans for the Church tower.
Listen to poetry readings and references to ‘A Pair of Blue Eyes’ at strategic points along this lovely route from the harbour, right up valley to visit St Juliot’s Church. Eat your packed lunch in the Rectory Gardens with Tea or Coffee courtesy of the owners. Afterwards trek across fields to the South West Coast Path to return to Boscastle. The coastal part of this walk is strenuous so some Hardy fans may prefer to return to Boscastle under their own steam the way they came via valley.
10.45 5 hrs £5 Circular Strenuous Bring lunch Meet Boscastle NT Visitor Centre
Rock & Daymer Bay
A short, mainly flat walk from Daymer Bay along the Camel Estuary and around Brae Hill towards Rock. Enjoy some of the scenery favoured by John Betjeman. There is an opportunity on our return to visit St Enodoc Church where the former Poet Laureate, who died in Trebetherick, is buried
2.30pm 2/3 hrs £3 Circular Easy Meet Daymer Bay car park
