Rocky Valley – Boscastle Harbour loop from Tintagel

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Rocky Valley – Boscastle Harbour loop from Tintagel

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Rocky Valley – Boscastle Harbour loop from Tintagel

03:55

13.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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840 m

View of the Coast Path and Cliffs, Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Beach

Such a great sight! There are many water birds to see.

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2.30 km

View of Bossiney Cove from the South West Coast Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

The South West Coast Path (SWCP) is a 630-mile (1,014-km) coastal hiking path that goes around the entire South West peninsula of England. It starts in Minehead in Somerset and …

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2.46 km

Rocky Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Rocky Valley is an extension of St. Nectans Glen and is well worth a visit.

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3.35 km

Willapark Lookout and Rocky Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very nice views of the lake and beautiful cliff formations.
Sure-footed shoes are definitely recommended. Take enough water during the summer months. There are hardly any shade spots and it goes up and down.

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6.16 km

View of the cliffs and coastline at Cornwall National Landscape

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with good views of the cliffs and the water

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6.60 km

Boscastle Harbour

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A century ago, Boscastle was a bustling harbour community with hundreds of commercial ships passing through every year. These days, it’s difficult to imagine the tranquil little village being a …

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8.35 km

View of the Cliffs and Sea, Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful interplay of light, water and earth.

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9.56 km

Viewpoint

13.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office

Highlight • Historical Site

It is located directly on Fore Street in the heart of the village of Tintagel.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

4.72 km

1.81 km

922 m

255 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

4.58 km

1.75 km

1.63 km

518 m

359 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Sunday 8 November

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Comments

May 7, 2023,Boscastle to Rocky Valley, Cornwall

One of my favourite coastal routes in Cornwall on what felt like the first sunny day of the year! Had an ice cream or a pasty in the witchy fishing village of Boscastle, then followed the South West Coast Path to the hidden waterfalls of Rocky Valley, where there are ancient maze carvings on the walls. Finally, stopped for a …

June 6, 2025,UK: Etappe 15: Von Boscastle nach Tintagel - South West Coast Path

Tintagel Castle (including the entire peninsula) entrance fee is 20 pounds, which you can save yourself, especially if you've already been there...

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May 15, 2026,UK, England: Boscastle

The harbour of Boscastle was built in 1587 by Sir Richard Grenville and was used until the 19th century for the transport of slate from the nearby quarries. The natural stone harbour walls also protect the village from storm surges.

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