Boscastle
Boscastle is a town as well as fishing port on the north coastline of Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of Forrabury and also Minster (where the 2011 Census population was included). It is 14 miles (23 km) south of Bude and 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Tintagel. The harbour is a natural inlet protected by 2 rock harbour wall surfaces built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville as well as is the only considerable harbour for 20 miles (32 kilometres) along the coastline. The village expands up the valleys of the River Valency and also River Jordan. Heavy rainfall on 16 August 2004 caused comprehensive damages to the town. Boscastle exists within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The South West Coast Path goes through the town. The town, with its attractive harbour, is a prominent vacationer location. Among the attractions are the Museum of Witchcraft, Uncle Paul's Emporium, the Boscastle pottery store, and accessibility to the South West Coast Path. Much of the land in and around Boscastle is had by the National Trust, consisting of both sides of the harbour, Forrabury Stitches, high above the Boscastle and split right into ancient "stitchmeal" growing plots, as well as huge areas of the Valency Valley, known for its links to Thomas Hardy. The previous harbour stables (part of the National Trust estate) are now a hostel run by YHA, popular with pedestrians. The National Trust runs a patronize the harbour, and also a site visitor centre in the Old Smithy.