Boscastle
Boscastle is a village and fishing port on the north shore of Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of Forrabury and Minster (where the 2011 Census population was consisted of). It is 14 miles (23 km) south of Bude and also 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Tintagel. The harbour is an all-natural inlet secured by 2 rock harbour walls constructed in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville and also is the only substantial harbour for 20 miles (32 km) along the shore. The village expands up the valleys of the River Valency and also River Jordan. Heavy rainfall on 16 August 2004 caused substantial damage to the village. Boscastle lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The South West Coast Path travels through the town. The town, with its picturesque harbour, is a popular visitor destination. Amongst the destinations are the Museum of Witchcraft, Uncle Paul's Emporium, the Boscastle ceramic store, and also accessibility to the South West Coast Path. Much of the land around Boscastle is owned by the National Trust, consisting of both sides of the harbour, Forrabury Stitches, high over the Boscastle as well as split right into old "stitchmeal" growing stories, and also huge areas of the Valency Valley, understood for its connections to Thomas Hardy. The previous harbour stables (part of the National Trust estate) are now a youth hostel run by YHA, preferred with pedestrians. The National Trust runs a shop at the harbour, as well as a visitor centre in the Old Smithy.