Boscastle
Boscastle is a village and also angling port on the north coast 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 kilometres) south of Bude as well as 5 miles (8 kilometres) northeast of Tintagel. The harbour is an all-natural inlet shielded by 2 stone harbour walls constructed in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville and also is the only significant harbour for 20 miles (32 km) along the shore. The town extends up the valleys of the River Valency as well as River Jordan. Heavy rainfall on 16 August 2004 triggered comprehensive damages to the village. Boscastle exists within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The South West Coast Path passes through the village. The village, with its picturesque harbour, is a prominent visitor location. Amongst the tourist attractions are the Museum of Witchcraft, Uncle Paul's Emporium, the Boscastle pottery shop, and access to the South West Coast Path. Much of the land around Boscastle is possessed by the National Trust, consisting of both sides of the harbour, Forrabury Stitches, high above the Boscastle and divided right into old "stitchmeal" farming plots, as well as large locations of the Valency Valley, recognized for its connections to Thomas Hardy. The previous harbour stables (part of the National Trust estate) are now a hostel run by YHA, preferred with walkers. The National Trust runs a patronize the harbour, and also a site visitor centre in the Old Smithy.
