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Crackington Haven

Crackington Haven is a small cove situated between Bude and Boscastle. It has become one of the most sought-after locations for holidaymakers in North Cornwall. Its unspoilt beauty has remained unchanged over the years, thanks mainly to its designation as an Area of Outstanding Beauty with much of the coastal land owned by the National Trust.

In 2009, the Crackington Haven beach was recommended by the Marine Conservation Society in its Good Beach Guide. At high tide, the beach is a mass of quartz-veined pebbles and large boulders but at low tide, it reveals an expanse of sand and many rock pools. With its two beachside cafes and pub, selling everything you need to enjoy a day at the seaside and fantastic locally-sourced food, it is possible to spend your whole holiday without ever having to leave.

Crackington Haven is the perfect spot from which to explore the stunning South West Coast Path. Why not spend a day walking to Boscastle and Tintagel or in the opposite direction, Millook and Widemouth Bay? 

The surrounding footpaths and woods provide the perfect habitat for plants and wildflowers and the cliffs are home to kestrels and buzzards, which are often seen soaring above the skyline. On either side, the spectacular cliffs form part of the 600 mile long South West Coastal Path. To the south is High Cliff, which at 735 feet (224 metres) is Cornwall's highest cliff. A walk along the cliff path will provide the perfect opportunity to see feral goats and, if you're lucky, a seal or even dolphins.

Crackington Haven was originally a typical North Cornish port, importing limestone, coal and slate. Plans in the 19th century to expand the port and construct a rail link to Launceston were abandoned and so today, Crackington Haven remains unspoilt by modern development.