In search of King Arthur 👑

First stop on our journey from Clovelly was Bude! We took a brief ‘spin’ on 2 of the towns’ beaches, one of which had a fantastic rock pool which was very inviting, especially on the unseasonably warm weather that we are experiencing!

Boscastle is a small, picturesque village on the north coast of Cornwall, UK, known for its dramatic coastal scenery, historic harbor, and mystical folklore.

Boscastle was severely affected by a flash flood on August 16, 2004. Around 2 billion liters of water swept through the village in just a few hours, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Remarkably, no lives were lost. The flood led to major environmental and engineering efforts to protect the village in future.

Oh! And we had our first true Cornish Pasty which, to be honest, didn’t really rock my world! I’m told they are different in different areas in Cornwall so I will try another one in a couple of days!

Perched dramatically on the craggy cliffs of Cornwall, Tintagel Castle is less a “castle” in the medieval sense and more a collection of ruins with ambition—and an absolutely killer sea view. Today, it’s best known as the alleged birthplace of King Arthur, that chivalrous fellow with the sword, the round table, and a penchant for dramatic exits.

Today, Tintagel is all windswept ruins, stone steps, and dramatic selfie spots. English Heritage has added a stunning footbridge to reunite the castle’s separated halves. Mark and I decided to forego the effort of crossing the bridge to the island, instead, choosing to wander around the outside: saving lots of steps and £22 (for dinner!)

In summary: Tintagel Castle is where myth meets mist, history shakes hands with fantasy, and tourists try not to trip on medieval stonework while imagining Arthur being born in a candlelit drama of sorcery and scandal.Read more