Boscastle & Pentargon waterfall - a short walk using the South West Coast Path



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Walk name: Boscastle & Pentargon waterfall
: Boscastle Harbour
Finish location: Boscastle Harbour
Distance: 2 miles (2km)
Grade Moderate
Terrain Generally flat but with one short uphill climb at the start and a more gentle descent back down to the harbour.
Circular Walk: Yes
Free from obstacles & steep gradients: No

Walk description:

Follow the Coast Path from the north side of the Harbour, climb the hill and continue along the clifftops to Pentargon. (On the opposite side of the harbour to the south lie the Forrabury Stitches, an ancient strip field farming system dating back to the 4th Century). The path runs betweene a stone hedge, covered in the lichen Sea Ivory, and the open maritime grassland topping the cliffs. This grassland is one of our rarest habitats and includes colourful flowers such as Dyers Greenweed and Saw-wort.

Just before a traditional stone stile you will see the view of Pentargon waterfall for the first time. After crossing the stile the walk runs inland towards a road and then alongside the hedge through a kissing gate and then through a white field gate to follow the ‘Private Lane’.

This lane was cut out of the rock to enable people to get to the harbour without payng the toll on the main road. The lane returns you to the harbour and gives great views over the lower village.

Public transport information:
For details visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33
Toilets:
Boscastle village
Nearest Car parks:
Boscastle village. (Postcode for Sat Navs: PL35 0HE)
Nearest refreshments:
Boscastle village and harbour.
Further Information:
Boscastle / Tintagel Tourist Information Centres Tel: 01840 779084/250010.
OS Explorer Map number: 111


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PICTURE: Boscastle. Photographer Mike Mayor
Boscastle. Photographer Mike Mayor

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