Starting in the picturesque seaside village of Boscastle, this four and a half mile walk explores the cliffs above the harbour then inland through woodland and along the river. This moderate walk has some steps and stiles with a few short, steep ascents. Why not visit the pub on your return to Boscastle and enjoy a well deserved pint.
Initially heading inland from Tintagel Vistor Centre to magical St Nectan's Glen, through Rocky Valley and then along the coast to Tintagel Castle. The views of the coastline throughout this walk are spectacular. Along the way you'll come across a ruined village and Bronze Age carvings. It's around six miles at a moderate grading.
Boscastle is a great place to begin a walk and you can stock up with supplies from local shops before you set off. Park your car at the Heritage Centre in the centree and start the walk from the west side of the river. Climb up above the harbour and from this point follow the undulating coastal path. It is steep in places (muddy in winter months) and not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. The views are spectacular, tall cliffs and rocky valleys. See the watch tower on the headland and pop down to the beach at Bosinney Haven (only visible at low tide). The walk is about 5 miles and the Castle is well worth a visit when you reach Tintagel. You can catch a local bus back if tired but why not re-fuel with a cream tea before returning? Dog friendly beaches at Tintagel Haven and Bossiney Haven.
A five mile walk starting from Camelford car park and taking in pretty riverside views and woodland. Take a look at the iwalkcornwall.co.uk website for further details about this lovely walk or others in the area.
This is a challenging three and a half mile walk with varied terrain including steep hills, stiles and steps. The views alone from the cliff tops will make the effort worthwhile and the return journey takes in lovely woodland.
A gentle circular walk along the river Camel with views across the Camel valley. This walk is just under two miles and is graded as easy by iwalkcornwall.co.uk Take a look at their website for further details and other walks in the area.
A nine mile, moderate (not easy!) walk taking in stunning coastline, a pretty fishing harbour and magical St Nectan's Glen. Be careful if there's been lots of rain, it makes some parts particularly messy, and there are some steep ascents along the coast. It's worth factoring in time to have a meander around one of England's prettiest harbours. This is a good, varied walk for a day out.
The complete walk distance is around 4 miles and covers a variety of coastal and wooded paths with stepping stones across the river.
'With miles of stunning Walks near Boscastle we have listed 8 of the very best Walks Boscastle has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have trekked them.'
25 June 2025
Starting in the picturesque seaside village of Boscastle, this four and a half mile walk explores the cliffs above the harbour then inland through woodland and along the river. This moderate walk has some steps and stiles with a few short, steep ascents. Why not visit the pub on your return to Boscastle and enjoy a well deserved pint.
8 July 2021
Initially heading inland from Tintagel Vistor Centre to magical St Nectan's Glen, through Rocky Valley and then along the coast to Tintagel Castle. The views of the coastline throughout this walk are spectacular. Along the way you'll come across a ruined village and Bronze Age carvings. It's around six miles at a moderate grading.
Boscastle is a great place to begin a walk and you can stock up with supplies from local shops before you set off. Park your car at the Heritage Centre in the centree and start the walk from the west side of the river. Climb up above the harbour and from this point follow the undulating coastal path. It is steep in places (muddy in winter months) and not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. The views are spectacular, tall cliffs and rocky valleys. See the watch tower on the headland and pop down to the beach at Bosinney Haven (only visible at low tide). The walk is about 5 miles and the Castle is well worth a visit when you reach Tintagel. You can catch a local bus back if tired but why not re-fuel with a cream tea before returning? Dog friendly beaches at Tintagel Haven and Bossiney Haven.
A five mile walk starting from Camelford car park and taking in pretty riverside views and woodland. Take a look at the iwalkcornwall.co.uk website for further details about this lovely walk or others in the area.
This is a challenging three and a half mile walk with varied terrain including steep hills, stiles and steps. The views alone from the cliff tops will make the effort worthwhile and the return journey takes in lovely woodland.
A gentle circular walk along the river Camel with views across the Camel valley. This walk is just under two miles and is graded as easy by iwalkcornwall.co.uk Take a look at their website for further details and other walks in the area.
A nine mile, moderate (not easy!) walk taking in stunning coastline, a pretty fishing harbour and magical St Nectan's Glen. Be careful if there's been lots of rain, it makes some parts particularly messy, and there are some steep ascents along the coast. It's worth factoring in time to have a meander around one of England's prettiest harbours. This is a good, varied walk for a day out.
The complete walk distance is around 4 miles and covers a variety of coastal and wooded paths with stepping stones across the river.