Castles, Canals and Witches in Cornwall England

5.0 (4 reviews) 4–16 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Castles, Canals and Witches in Cornwall England — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Old Post Office at Tintagel. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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".

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At a glance

Duration: 4–16 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Little White Taxi

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Use of Dowsing rods.
Included: Pictures used in talks and explanations can be emailed to you.

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Entry fees to Tintagel Castle (From £14.80. See the English Heritage website).)
Not included: Entry fee to The Cornwall At War Museum (£7).
Not included: Entrance fees: Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall At War Museum
Not included: Entrance fees: Tintagel Castle

Itinerary

Hawker's Hut

40 min

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.
Bude

one hour

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.
Widemouth Bay

5 min

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.
Boscastle Harbour

2 hours

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.
Minster Church

30 min

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

2 hours

We spend as long as you like in Tintagel.

There are historic buildings to look at as well as shops to browse in.
Tintagel Castle

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall At War Museum

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Roughtor

30 min

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.
Stannon Moor prehistoric relics circular walk

30 min

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?

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Kings Arms Inn
Pentire
The Old Ship Hotel
Old School Hotel
Widemouth Manor
The Wellington Hotel
The Slipway B & B
Beach House B&B
Premier Inn Wadebridge hotel
Bossiney House Hotel
The Wootons Inn
Camelot Castle Hotel

and 14 more pickup points

We will collect you from your home or holiday accommodation from anywhere within around ten miles of the North Cornish Coast from Morwenstow to Tintagel. (Roughly an area encompassing Wadebridge, Holsworthy and Hartland.)

We can meet you at a car park or bus stop if you are travelling to meet us from outside this area.