Cornwall Castles, Canals and Witches Tour

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 heroes; you'll marvel at awe-inspiring scenery, and you'll learn to dowse.

What's included:

• Use of Dowsing rods.
• Pictures used in talks and explanations can be emailed to you.

Not included:

• Entry fees to Tintagel Castle (From £14.80. See the English Heritage website).)
• Entry fee to The Cornwall At War Museum (£7).

What to expect:

Duration: between 4 hours and 16 hours

Hawker's Hut

Morwenstow, EX23 9JG

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.

40 minutes

Bude

Bude

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.

1 hour

Widemouth Bay

Widemouth Bay

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.

5 minutes

Boscastle Harbour

The Harbour, Boscastle, PL35 0AG

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.

2 hours

Minster Church

Boscastle

This is perhaps the prettiest church in the universe. You'll learn of the life of a witch, her death and what happened after!

30 minutes

Tintagel

Tintagel

We spend as long as you like in Tintagel.
There are historic buildings to look at as well as shops to browse in.

2 hours

Tintagel Castle

Castle Road, , Tintagel, PL34 0HE

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall At War Museum

Nottles Park, Camelford, PL32 9YF

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Roughtor

Bodmin

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.

30 minutes

Stannon Moor prehistoric relics circular walk

Stannon Moor, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, St. Breward

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?

30 minutes