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Once the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston is a market town with steep sided hills. It is often thought of as the gateway to Cornwall.

A great cafe to enjoy a coffee or something more substantial. Overlooking the Weir, there are plenty of wildfowl to enjoy on the water. Always a strong possibility of a Kingfisher.

Once the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston is a market town with steep sided hills. It is often thought of as the gateway to Cornwall.

Launceston Castle was built shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1068. It's towering position high above the town means it can be seen from miles around. Launceston was once the capital of Cornwall but when this was changed to Bodmin, the castle fell into disrepair. It was used as a jail and then to host assizes, courts held in county towns presided over by a visiting judge.

Warbstow Bury is an Iron Age Hill Fort. which is the best preserved in the county. Two sentry boxes were positioned here in the Second World War where the Home Guard would keep watch for enemy aircraft. It is easily accessible from the road, although this would involve walking across a grassy area.

Boscastle is a beautiful village and 100 years ago was the only harbour along a 40 mile stretch of the Cornish coast. It was an incredible busy port as until the late 19th Century, there was no railway into Cornwall so Boscastle was the main commercial and transport hub in the area. The shape of the valley which runs down to the sea gives Boscastle its unique and stunning charm and is very popular with visitors. Aside from the usual pubs and cafes, there is a also a Museum of Witchcraft and Magic which provides a history of British magical practice.

Picturesque freshwater lake. The largest freshwater lake in the Southwest. The lake has a large activity centre. Canoeing, fishing, archery and windsurfing amongst others. The centre also has a fantastic cafe serving quality freshly prepared food and drink.

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Standing at 246 meters (807 feet), Warbstow Bury is an Iron Age hillfort which would once have provided an important defence to the area. Covering 19 acres, the fort is one of the biggest earthworks in Cornwall. You can visit the two ramparts and ditches and explore the area via the many foot paths.