Boscastle (Cornish: Kastel Boterel) is a village and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish ofForrabury and Minster. It is 14 miles (23 km) south of Bude and 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Tintagel.
The name of the village comes from Botreaux Castle (pronounced "But'ry"), a 12th-century motte-and-bailey fortress, of which few remains survive. The castle was anciently in the possession of the de Botreaux family, which became under William de Botereaux(1337–91) the Barons Botreaux.
Boscastle harbour is a natural inlet protected by two stone harbour walls built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville (of HMS Revenge). It is the only significant harbour for 20 miles (32 km) along the coast. As well as being a fishing harbour. importing limestone and coal and exporting slate and other local produce. Boscastle was once a small port (similar to many others on the north coast of Cornwall)
The oldest part of Boscastle surrounds the harbour; more modern residential building extends up the valleys of the River Valencyand River Jordan.
Boscastle lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.
Come and help remove invasive himalayan balsam along the coast. The event will start at 10am (so please try and arrive by 9:45am), and is scheduled to finish at about 4pm.
This event is in conjunction with Cornwall College, Newquay - come along and help convert some muggles!
Parking will be in the meadow at the end of the main car park (Cobweb Car Park) in Boscastle. The parking is free - it is on National Trust land, at the end of the car park. You will have to drive through the council car park to get to it. There should be enough space there for everyone, but car sharing is encouraged, where possible!
Instructions from the National Trust are to please bring sturdy footwear, work gloves if you have them, waterproofs/clothing suitable for the weather and lunch. Be prepared to get muddy!
All tools and instruction will be provided by the National Trust.
Come and support a good cause.... say thank you to the NT for all the caches they have allowed us to hide on their land.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no specific age limit for this event, however, children under 16 must have adult supervision and DofE groups must have a leader who is prepared to be responsible for the group.