Boscastle
Boscastle is a village and fishing port on the north shore of Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of Forrabury as well as Minster (where the 2011 Census population was included). It is 14 miles (23 kilometres) south of Bude as well as 5 miles (8 kilometres) northeast of Tintagel. The harbour is a natural inlet protected by two stone harbour wall surfaces constructed in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville and also is the only significant harbour for 20 miles (32 km) along the shore. The village prolongs up the valleys of the River Valency and River Jordan. Heavy rainfall on 16 August 2004 created comprehensive damages to the village. Boscastle exists within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The South West Coast Path travels through the town. The town, with its stunning harbour, is a preferred vacationer destination. 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 divided into old "stitchmeal" farming stories, and also large areas of the Valency Valley, understood for its connections to Thomas Hardy. The former harbour stables (part of the National Trust estate) are currently a hostel run by YHA, preferred with pedestrians. The National Trust runs a patronize the harbour, and a site visitor centre in the Old Smithy.
