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 included). It is 14 miles (23 kilometres) south of Bude and also 5 miles (8 kilometres) northeast of Tintagel. The harbour is an all-natural inlet secured by two rock harbour wall surfaces constructed in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville as well as is the only substantial harbour for 20 miles (32 km) along the coastline. The village extends up the valleys of the River Valency and also River Jordan. Heavy rainfall on 16 August 2004 created extensive damage to the town. Boscastle lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The South West Coast Path travels through the town. The village, with its stunning harbour, is a prominent tourist location. Amongst the attractions are the Museum of Witchcraft, Uncle Paul's Emporium, the Boscastle pottery store, and also access to the South West Coast Path. Much of the land in and around Boscastle is possessed by the National Trust, including both sides of the harbour, Forrabury Stitches, high above the Boscastle and divided into ancient "stitchmeal" growing stories, as well as huge areas of the Valency Valley, recognized for its connections to Thomas Hardy. The former harbour stables (part of the National Trust estate) are currently a youth hostel run by YHA, prominent with pedestrians. The National Trust runs a shop at the harbour, as well as a site visitor centre in the Old Smithy.
