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Bossiney Haven / Bossiney Cove - Benoath Cove and
Rocky Valley
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Bossiney Cove - with Elephant Rock formation
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Parking at Bossiney Cove -
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Holidays in Tintagel
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Cliff top above Rocky valley
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Bossiney Haven / Bossiney Cove
Bossiney Haven (Bossiney Cove) is a secluded picturesque
cove, located just north of Tintagel. The Cove has an excellent beach
at low tide and is generally a quiet "get away".
- Car park - 10 min steep walk to beach
- Toilets
- Dogs allowed
- No Life guard cover
- Sat Nav Co-ordinates: N50º 40' 04.74" W4º 44' 11.07"
A small sheltered cove, with spetacular scenery. The north facing beach
is sheltered by the surrounding cliffs. Access is via a steep ½
mile path from the car park. Unsuitable for pushchairs.
At high states of the tide, There is no beach at Bossiney,
but as the waters receded, they reveal a fine beach of golden sand which
stretches from Bossiney Haven around the the headland to the neighbouring
sands of Benoath Cove- accessible from Bossiney.
There is parking adjacent to the main Tintagel / Boscastle
road. As you leave Tintagel, travelling towards Boscastle, you will pass
the Ocean Cove Caravan Park (located on your left). Immediately after
the Caravan Park, there is a small "pull in" adjacent to a small
communications tower. The triangular shaped parking area will accommodate
approximately 8 cars. During the holiday season, additional parking is
available in an adjoining field. There are toilets next to the parking.
A footpath leads from the parking area and toilets, down
towards the Coastal Path, where you will find a set of steep steps that
will take you down to the sands at Bossinney Haven (if you follow the
coastal path to the right -east- it leads you along the cliff tops above
Benoath Cove to the rocky headland above the entrance to Rocky Valley
Bossiney is an ideal beach for swimming and snorkelling,
with a reef along the western edge of the sands that provides a stunning
marine environment that is well worth exploring. Bossiney is very much
"off the beaten track" as far as holiday beaches go, but its
proximity to Tintagel, makes it an ideal destination for a quiet day on
the sands.
The lack of Life guards and the steep descent
to the beach, means that you must apply a degree of caution and common
sense in terms of personal safety and this is not a beach that is advisable
for very young children.
Bossiney cove is famous for the Cliff formation in the
shape of an Elephant.
Benoath Cove
Benoath Cove is more open than it neighbour, a small sandy
beach that is revealed at low tide - located to the east of Bossiney Cove.
The beach is accessible from Bossiney Cove at low tide (by following the
sands around the headland) or via a very steep access path. The beach
has no facilities. Dogs are allowed on the beach through out the year.
Swimming is possible in calm conditions as the tide comes in. At other
times care is needed as the area is prone to strong rip currents - especially
at low or ebbing tides. The beach is a popular surfing spot with experienced
surfers.
- Car park located above neighboring Bossiney Cove
- Accessed form Bossiney beach
- Toilets at Bossiney Cove car park
- Dogs allowed
- No Life guard cover
Rocky Valley
An amazing rocky gorge that follows the course of a small
stream, through a woodland environment down to the coast, where you are
greeted with stunning coastal vistas across Benoath Cove towards Bossiney
and Willa Park. The walk through the valley is classified as moderate,
covering a distance of approx. 1.4 km from the lay-by to the coastal path.
Rocky Valley is a easily located, as you leave Tintagel
on the road towards Boscastle, once you have passed Bossiney, the road
drops down a steep hill. On the left had side of the main road you will
see "Trevillet Mill" - The Restaurant is the main access to
Rocky Valley from the road.
You can park at the lay-by ( grid ref: SX073891) on the
side of the main road and follow the "private road "down towards
the restaurant - there is it is a public footpath through the property
that leads to Rocky valley - which is clearly marked when you get to the
bottom of the road.
When you get to the Restaurant, the footpath takes you
across a small bridge opposite the main building. The path then follows
the Trevillet river down through the woods to a small gorge on the coast.
Approximately half way along the path, you come across the ruins of the
old Trewethet Mill. The water mill is now just a ruin, but there are "Cup
and Ring" markings carved into the rock face behind the the mill.
A plaque marks their location - the markings are controversial as some
historians believe that the labyrinthine stone carvings could date from
the Bronze Age, whilst a growing number believe that it was the work of
one of the Millers, therefore much more recent in historical terms.
At Trewethet Mill the path cross the stream and from here
to the rocky gorge at the end of the waters journey, you follow the Western
Bank.
There are many small waterfalls along the route, where
you can watch Dippers catching invertebrates in the fast flowing waters.
Rocky Valley has a small resident population of Dippers and Gray Wagtails,
both easily spotted along the stream by the ruined mill. The valley supports
a varied flora and fauna, with an environmental important collection of
Moss and liverwort species in the more humid woodland sections of the
valley. This walk is best done when the weather is dry, as the paths become
very "muddy".
The seaward leg of the footpath through the valley is more open. The environment
changes to a drier, maritime grassland vegetation, with clumps of pink
"thrift" appearing between the rocks, as the path rising up
the western edge of the gorge to meet the coastal path. The views here
are quite spectacular.
The coastal footpath can be followed towards Boscastle.
But it is usually to backtrack back up the valley, or to take the slighly
longer circular walk by proceeding west, following the clif path above
Benoath Cove back to Bossiney, where you can take the short walk down
the main road to the entrance to Trewethet Mill
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Tintagel - Bossiney - Rocky Valley HOLIDAY RENTAL
The Old Vicarage B&B
Tel: 01840 770511.
En-Suite
B&B Stays
in Tintagel
sleeps 6.
Prices from £125
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Headland Caravan and Camping Park
Tel: 01840 770239.
CTB member,, BHPHA
Self-catering Holiday
Caravan
Rental
Camping and Touring
in Tintagel
with Sea Views-
Pets Welcome
Atlantic View Hotel
Tel: 01840 770221.
AA 2 Star
En-Suite
B&B Stays
in Tintagel
with Sea Views-
sleeps Over 10 people
- suitable for Large Groups,
Prices from £52
to £85
Molehill Cottage
Tel: 01840 770427.
Self-catering Holiday
Cottage
Rental
in Tintagel
with Sea Views-
sleeps 4.
Prices from £32.5
to £42.5
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The Old Vicarage Holiday Cottage
Tel: 01840 770511.
Self-catering Holiday
Cottage
Rental
in Tintagel
sleeps 6.
Prices from £405
King Arthurs Arms Inn
Tel: 01840 770628.
Quality in Tourism 4 star Inn
En-Suite
B&B Stays
in Tintagel
sleeps Over 10 people
Prices from £33
to £49
Trenowan Bed and Breakfast
Tel: 01840 770554.
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En-Suite
B&B Stays
in Tintagel
with Sea Views-
sleeps 7.
Prices from £32.5
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