Castles, Canals and Witches in Cornwall England
- 4–16 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Leave the car behind and come explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK with Chris in his vintage taxi. It's not just pretty; it's an incredibly old landscape, and its history goes back beyond the dawn of civilization. We don't just concentrate on ancient history; we discover what part of North Cornwall plays in today's modern world and in the security of the nation. We visit forgotten castles; you'll hear of legends and stories. You'll marvel at awe-inspiring scenery, and you'll learn to dowse. This tour is not suitable for guests arriving by cruise ship into Falmouth. Please search for my West Cornwall Tour, "Soldiers, miners and fairies".
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Use of Dowsing rods.
- Pictures used in talks and explanations can be emailed to you.
What's not
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Entry fees to Tintagel Castle (From £14.80. See the English Heritage website).)
- Entry fee to The Cornwall At War Museum (£7).
- Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall At War Museum
- Tintagel Castle
Itinerary
A gentle stroll of about a mile brings us to the smallest property owned by The National Trust. Built entirely of driftwood by The Rev R.S.Hawker, he spent many hours here inspired in his writings by the magnificent coastline.
We come into Bude and look at a medieval pack horse bridge, the Bude canal, the harbour and a rare sea lock. We look at the site of Bude railway station.
We pause to look at the fabulous coastline and a bronze age burial mound before continuing along the coast to look at the spectacular chevron folds, an amazing geological feature of folded layers of sedimentary rock.
We walk around the historic harbour talk of the industry which built Boscastle. You'll learn of the flood of Boscastle in 2004. We walk up to The Lookout which is on the site of a bronze age castle. Before we leave Boscastle we visit the castle which gives Boscastle it's name.
This is perhaps the prettiest church in the universe. You'll learn of the life of a witch, her death and what happened after!
We spend as long as you like in Tintagel. There are historic buildings to look at as well as shops to browse in.
Thought to be the home of the legendary King Arthur it was certainly the home of the royalty of Dumnonia. Entry is not included in the tour but you are welcome to visit.
An absolutely fascinating place to visit, this airfield saw action in WW2 and was used as a formula one racing circuit post war. The Cornwall at War Museum is also well worth a visit. The airfield is free to visit, but entry to the museum is not included.
In the shadow of Roughtor you'll learn of the tragic end of Charlotte Dymond, view a bronze age field system and round houses. A walk up Roughtor itself is possible.
We visit Stannon stone circle. Standing alone on the desolate moor for centuries, its purpose long forgotten. But you'll learn to dowse here, and questions can be asked of the dowsing rods. What will you discover?
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Little White Taxi
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cornwall
- Its from-price is 897% above the median of the 19 experiences we list in Cornwall.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 19.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cornwall
Cornwall is the long, narrow peninsula at the south-west tip of England, with granite cliffs, sandy coves, fishing harbours and a Celtic identity.
Cornwall occupies the far south-west of England, with the sea on three sides and the River Tamar marking most of the Devon border. At Land's End the cliffs mark the most westerly point of mainland England, and the Lizard peninsula is the southernmost point of mainland Britain. St Michael's Mount, a castle on a tidal island, is reached by a causeway at low tide, and Tintagel Castle, on the north coast, is tied by legend to King Arthur.
Top-ranked sights in Cornwall: Merlin’s Cave, Eden Project.
