Plan your trip

WALK HERE

Turn to Walk 1 in this issue for a route at Boscastle, but peregrines can be spotted all along the SWCP ( www.south westcoastpath.org.uk).

GETTING THERE

Boscastle is 50 miles west of Exeter, by way of the A30, A395 and B3266. Bus 95/96 from Wadebridge to Bude stops in the village.

WHERE TO STAY

Bargain beds from £16 a night at YHA Boscastle (0345 371 9006, www.yha.org.uk/hostel/ yha-boscastle) in a top location right on the harbour. Or try the Old Parsonage (01840 250339, www.old-parsonage.com) a luxury B&B with super-kingsize beds, rolltop baths, and home-baking (doubles from £106 pn).

WHERE TO EAT

The Toby Jug Café (01840 250501) in Boscastle serves up lunches and a cracking cream tea, with vegan and gluten-free options too. Good pub grub – fish and chips, burgers, lasagne – at the whitewashed, low-beamed Napoleon Inn (01840 250204, www.napoleoninn.co.uk).

MORE INFORMATION

See www.visitcornwall.com or call Boscastle visitor information centre on 01840 250010.