Bostcastle to Port Quinn

We woke up to the sound of crashing waves outside our window, I highly recommend the YHA next to Bostcastle harbour. We managed to get going by 8am as we had a long day ahead of us. The aim was to get a few miles past Port Isaac such that over the next 3 days we can make up a day in the book.

We have previously walked from Bostcastle to Tintagel, but this time it seemed easier (most likely as last time it was sleeting). We passed through Rockey Valley, not to be confused with the Valley of the Rocks near Lynmouth and had quick break at King Arthur's castle (allegedly) before heading into new territory.

Some tourists on the far side of the castle asked us if it looked any more impressive from where we had walked from. I generally get the impression everyone is disappointed when they reach the few ruins with the extortionate entry price, especially as it is closed for winter. However the small headland itself is quite pretty especially with is dark slate strata and azure blue sea.

The geology has changed significantly in the last 2 days, we are now in slate country with lots of stunning quartz veins. 

There are many steep river valleys to cross between Tintagel and Port Isaac and today was quite a gloomy grey day, so we mainly kept our heads down and ploughed through. We managed to make it 3 miles out of Port Isaac to Port Quinn before finding a quiet spot to wild camp.