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Tintagel
:- The discriminating visitor will discover much to enjoy here;
situated centrally on the N. cornish coastline an ideal base from which
to explore the county. Locally, the historical heritage is immense. There
is evidence of iron age activity in the area: the Trethevy Quoit etc;
A monastery predated the castle on Tintagel island after which come the
Arthurian Legends. At Bossiney,the remains of the castle built by Robert
of Mortain, a half brother of William the Conqueror. Nearby; St Tudy the
family home of Captain William Bligh of the *Bounty*; Padstow the home
of Sir Walter Raliegh and Bere Alston where Sir Francis Drake was Member
of Parliament. The cliffs and beaches here are magnificent. The coastal
path, 600 miles from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset is easily
accessible. Every conceivable holiday activity is available within the
area :- Surfing, Swimming, Fishing, Horse Riding and Pony Trekking, Tennis,
Squash, Golf, Cliff walking and rambling. The natural history here is
rich too; home of Seal and Peregrine and more. Visit Clovelly, Padstow
and Dartmoor. All within easy reach.
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Bossiney,
Rocky Valley and St. Nectans Glen.
Mellow, mystical places
these; with strong historical and religious significance. From gentle,
secluded coves and wooded valleys to awe inspiring cliffs with wide
open Surfing beaches. At the top of St.Nectans
Glen are the Hermitage and Water fall which was the home of St.
Nectan who settled here about 500 AD and built his small sanctuary
beside the Trevillet River. Lower down, in what becomes Rocky Valley
and
which borders the Eastern boundary of Willapark, refreshment
is available at Trevillet mill, an enchanting building, circa 1472
contemporary with Richard 3rd ! |
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Passing
by the Lake within the Mill grounds, which provide a very pleasant
place to sit and relax observing the wildlife. Following the river
through the woods, further towards the sea, are the ruins of Trethevett
Mill and the bronze age labyrinthine carvings. The valley is a haven
for walkers, birdwatchers and artists and home of Roe Deer and Orchid.
A fascinating place with a quite magical flavour. |
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Boscastle:-
An Elizabethan Harbour, built originally by Sir Richard Grenville
of *Revenge* fame in 1584. The scene of acts both of heroism and
treachery involving Privateers, Volunteers, Smugglers and Wreckers.
An attractive village with a unique charm, three rivers, three Inns
and three churches its main constituent parts. The site of Botreaux
Castle at the top of the village is of interest and dates from 1100AD.
Amongst many others Thomas Hardy fell in love with Boscastle when
working as an architect on the renovation of St. Juliets Church.
He met Emma Gifford locally and married her four years later. Hardy
wrote much of his most moving poetry here; a copy of 'A pair of
Blue eyes' will describe all the valleys and cliffs up to High Cliff,
the highest cliff in Cornwall. |
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