North Cornwall is home to some of the most spectacular coastal walks in the UK, but there’s one route you must try and that’s the 11-mile stretch from Crackington Haven to Tintagel which boasts Cornwall’s highest cliff. With parking available at Crackington Beach you’re only a matter of metres away from the south west coast path, where your journey along this rugged stretch of coastline begins as you make your way up High Cliff, which stands at 223 metres above sea level. As you’d expect the views from here are spectacular as you look across cliffs and the Atlantic. There are many more hidden gems along the way, with a number of isolated beaches, including The Strangles, which is a particularly scenic spot to take a moment and appreciate your surroundings. On your approach to Boscastle there are more picture opportunities with the 120ft Pentargon Waterfall a spectacular sight. It’s then on to the small harbour village of Boscastle, which was devastated by floods in 2004. This picture postcard setting, with its quaint valley houses and cobbled streets is a great place to relax for a while before you continue your journey back on the coast path, where, if you’re lucky you may even catch a glimpse of a falcon, kestrel, buzzard or even a puffin, all known inhabitants of this fascinating area. You may even spot a seal or two at Willapark, which also features a Bronze Age tumuli (an ancient burial mound), which is said to be over 3,000 years old. When you’ve arrived at Tintagel Head you can check out the old castle ruins, where King Arthur was born, before making your way down to the small beach at the bottom for a well-earned rest.