Cornwall · base 5: Boscastle & Tintagel
5B The Valency valley
Circular from the Boscastle car park. A shorter 3-mile (4.5 km) option crosses the river on stepping stones.
7.1 kmon our map
301 m+of climbing, at least
2 hours 30 minutesModerate
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The ground
Coastal and woodland paths with steps, stiles, gates and a few short, steep climbs.
Official figure: 4 miles (6.4 km), 2 hours 30 minutes (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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