The best traffic-free bike rides around St. Juliot

The harbour was built in 1587 by Sir Richard Grenville and was used until the 19th century for the transport of slate from the nearby quarries. The natural stone harbour walls also protect the place from storm surges. On the morning of 16 August 2004, a severe storm raged over Southern England, causing the water level of the rivers flowing through Boscastle to rise by two metres within an hour. Around 11 am local time, a four-metre high tidal wave surged through the narrow valley, sweeping over 50 cars and six buildings into the Atlantic. Another 20 houses were so badly damaged that they later had to be demolished. Just under 30 minutes later, one of the largest air rescue operations in British history began. Seven SAR helicopters from the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy rescued over 150 people from the roofs of their houses. British media later spoke of the miracle of Boscastle, as the devastating flood claimed no lives. Source: Wikipedia

St Nonna's Church is an impressive sight and known locally as the 'Cathedral of the Moors'. The church was built in the 15th century with local granite from the moors. St Nonna was the mother of St David, who travelled through Cornwall as a Celtic missionary on her way to Europe around the year 527. It is well worth a visit inside the church to see the carved bench ends, the square Norman font and the timber beams.

A cosy, dog friendly pub, perfect for refueling after a hike into Bodmin Moor. It is thought to date from the 15th century and the roaring fire in winter has no doubt been welcoming sight to all those who have passed through its door since.

Standing at 420 meters tall, Brown Willy is the highest hill on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall.

Boscastle is a beautiful village and 100 years ago was the only harbour along a 40 mile stretch of the Cornish coast. It was an incredible busy port as until the late 19th Century, there was no railway into Cornwall so Boscastle was the main commercial and transport hub in the area. The shape of the valley which runs down to the sea gives Boscastle its unique and stunning charm and is very popular with visitors. Aside from the usual pubs and cafes, there is a also a Museum of Witchcraft and Magic which provides a history of British magical practice.

Warbstow Bury is an Iron Age Hill Fort. which is the best preserved in the county. Two sentry boxes were positioned here in the Second World War where the Home Guard would keep watch for enemy aircraft. It is easily accessible from the road, although this would involve walking across a grassy area.

Boscastle is a beautiful village and 100 years ago was the only harbour along a 40 mile stretch of the Cornish coast. It was an incredible busy port as until the late 19th Century, there was no railway into Cornwall so Boscastle was the main commercial and transport hub in the area. The shape of the valley which runs down to the sea gives Boscastle its unique and stunning charm and is very popular with visitors. Aside from the usual pubs and cafes, there is a also a Museum of Witchcraft and Magic which provides a history of British magical practice.

Plenty of pubs & tearooms but plenty of tourists walking around too!