Crackington to Boscastle

Crackington Haven to Boscastle (via bus)

A one-way coastal walk, made circular via an initial bus journey, along the Shipwreck Coast from Crackington Haven to Boscastle passing the highest cliff in Cornwall and the long, sandy beach at The Strangles.

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A one-way coastal walk, made circular via an initial bus journey, along the Shipwreck Coast from Crackington Haven to Boscastle passing the highest cliff in Cornwall and the long, sandy beach at The Strangles.

Highlights

  • Spectacular views all along the coast path
  • Sandy beach and rockpools at low tide on Crackington Haven
  • WW2 Shipwreck at Tremoutha Haven
  • Long sandy beach at The Strangles
  • Panoramic views from High Cliff - the highest cliff in Cornwall at 223m
  • Pretty wildflowers on the cliffs in spring and summer
  • Bizarre folded rock formations at Cambeak, Voter Run and Alder Run
  • Clifftop waterfall at Pentargon
  • Historic fishing village and harbour at Boscastle
  • NT café (available to non-NT members) on the harbour in the old pilchard cellars

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 111
  • Distance: 7 miles/11.2 km
  • Steepness grade: Strenuous
  • Bus: 95 from Boscastle to Crackington Haven.
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

Pubs on or near the route

  • The Coombe Barton Inn
  • The Napoleon Inn
  • The Wellington Hotel

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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