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Crackington Haven Beach

Crackington Haven, Bude EX23 0JG

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About Crackington Haven Beach

Hemmed in by some of the highest cliffs on the north Cornish coast — the strata tilted almost vertical by ancient geological forces — Crackington Haven is a beach of extraordinary drama. The surf is reliable, the cliff walks magnificent, and the hamlet at the head of the combe is among the most beautiful in Cornwall. The geological story visible in the cliffs is one of the most complex in Britain.
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Warren Point Boscastle

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Warren Point Boscastle is a worthwhile natural stop near Trevalga, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.

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Forrabury Stitches

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Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

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The world's largest collection of witchcraft artefacts, tracing the practice and persecution of magic in Britain. Housed in a historic building in the heart of Boscastle, it's a fascinating and atmospheric museum.

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Boscastle Harbour and Witchcraft Museum

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Boscastle's narrow, winding harbour — carved from a slate valley and protected by a natural zigzag entrance — is one of the most dramatic on the north Cornish coast. The village also houses the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, the world's largest collection of witchcraft artefacts, which traces the practice and persecution of magic in Britain with scholarly rigour and genuine respect.

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Boscastle Blowhole

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Black Rock Beach

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