Dear Walker
Join us on Boscastle's first Walking Festival. It's an exciting week of
activities and events for the experienced walker and those who prefer a more
leisurely pace. Walks will be led by local people who have knowledge and
experience of this stunning location. There is plenty to do in the area for any non walkers in
your party from gentle strolling around the harbour to browsing the high quality gift shops that may help with your
Christmas present list!
Itinerary
All this is include
Sunday Afternoon Tea
Welcome at the new Visitor Centre followed by the Village Trail Walk.
(You will receive a complimentary booklet of the Trail with lots of historical information and interesting facts.)
Valency Valley circular walk via Minster Church (Moderate. Approx 2 hours)
A lunch at the Spinning Wheel Restaurant
Entry to the Museum of Witchcraft
A demonstration of the Mochaware technique used at The Boscastle Pottery
Entry to a Quiz and Pasty Social in the historic Old Village Hall
A stunning walk with many features along the coast path to Tintagel. (Moderate to strenuous approx 3-4 hours). Once there you can meet up with any non walkers for lunch and shopping or spend the afternoon discovering the legend of King Arthur and his Castle or visiting the famous National Trust Old Post Office building. Take the bus back in your own time.
A local guide who has excellent wildlife knowledge takes you on a challenging walk between Crackington Haven and Boscastle. The coastline managed by the National Trust for wildlife, landscape and access. The area is part of an SSSI (Site of special scientific interest) and SAC (special area of conservation). (Strenuous. Approx 5 hours)
The Thomas Hardy Trail (Moderate to strenuous in places. Full day tour) Walk up the Valency Valley to St Juliot’s Church. Enjoy your packed lunch and a tour of the gardens at the Rectory where Hardy stayed. Cross fields to Beeny Cliff. Return along the Coast Path. The walk includes references to ‘A Pair of Blue Eyes’ and Hardy’s poetry of the area.
Not included: Drinks,Transport, Personal Insurance
We reserve the right to adapt the programme
To reserve your place, please book your accommodation and return your completed booking form to : -
Denise Tillinghast
Valency B&B Penally Hill
Boscastle Cornwall. PL35 0HF
Tel: 01840 250397
E - Mail :
tillinghast@btinternet.com
Closing date for booking is: 02/09 /07
Places will be allocated on a first come first served
basis and only to those who have booked from the
BCTC Accommodation Providers List which can be
found on the reverse of the Booking Form .
Optional Extras
These are also open to your guests who are not taking part in the main itinerary.
(Please reserve at time of booking)
♦ View the rich landscape from the sea by taking a trip along the coast in a
Boscastle fishing boat, The Peganina. Your guide will point out various features and
wildlife along the way. £10pp
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Evening roast dinner at the historic Cobweb Inn on Sunday £7.50
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2-Course evening meals. We have arranged ‘Walkers Special Deals’ at £8 per head. Available from The Bottreaux. The Wellington (nb Wednesday is folk singers night), The Manor House or The Cobweb Inn. Please book these directly with the hostelries on arrival.
♦ Farewell Meal with a speaker in the 2AA Rosette Graded ‘Waterloo Restaurant’
at The Wellington Hotel. The Waterloo was redesigned by Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen and featured on TV’s Changing Rooms ‘Christmas Special’. £20pp Please pay this with your booking fee.
♦ You will need packed lunches for some walks. These may be arranged with your accommodation host or with local shops which are well stocked with fresh and local produce.
The cost for Autumn 2007 is £45 Per walker plus the cost of your chosen
accommodation and any optional choices.
The Walking Week is only open to those using the listed BCTC Accommodation
Providers.
There is a local Craft Fair and Open Sculpture Garden in the village over the first
weekend.
You may be able to arrange additional accommodation if you wish to visit
these or explore the wider area which has much to offer.
LOOK OUT FOR OUR SPRING LITERATURE and GUIDED TOURS IN MARCH 2008
THOMAS HARDY, JOHN BETJEMAN, CHARLES CAUSLEY AND REV. R.S.HAWKER
ALL HAVE CONNECTIONS WITH NORTH CORNWALL.
Boscastle Chamber of Trade and Commerce exists to support and promote the village of Boscastle
by encouraging commercial
success whilst aiming to protect the integrity and charm
of this Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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BOSCASTLE WALKING WEEK BOOKING FORM
Please complete the information below once you have organised your accommodation and return to
D. Tillinghast. Valency B&B, Penally Hill, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0HF
Please enclose a £10 deposit cheque per walker made out to BCTC which will be returned in the unlikely event of cancellation of the event by the BCTC.
Total cost £45 plus optional extras as priced below. You will receive a final invoice once numbers are finalised. [ to print BOOKING FORM highlight with
mouse and click selection on print panel ]
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Telephone Number |
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E mail |
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Chosen Accommodation Provider |
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Number of Participating Walkers in Party |
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Number of Non Participating Walkers in Party |
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Number of Optional Boat trips required. £10pp |
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Number of Optional Farewell Meal Places Required £20pp |
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Number of Optional Evening Roast Dinners Required £7.50pp |
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Are there any special requirements or needs we should be aware of |
Drinks or additional items purchased should be paid for directly to proprietors. Any packed lunches or Walkers Special Meal Deals should be arranged directly with hosts or local shops/restaurants and paid to them accordingly. BCTC has public liability insurance but you are responsible for any private insurance. Any transport costs incurred are payable by the walker.
I agree to participate in the above Walking Event and ensure that all members of my party act responsibly and safely with respect to themselves, other party members and the environment. I also agree to pay the balance of payment on receipt of the final invoice. I have arranged accommodation with a provider from the 2007 BCTC Members list
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Enjoy a diverse range of guided walks