Bossiney Bay

You don’t need to travel very far to be immersed in Cornish myths. Accessed by sea bridge, the medieval remains of Tintagel Castle (20 minutes’ walk) are forever associated with legend of King Arthur, and an eight-foot bronze sculpture of the king stands dramatically on the clifftop looking out over the ocean. At King Arthur’s Great Halls (10 minutes) nearby, you can see a spectacular collection of Pre-Raphaelite stained glass showcasing the exploits of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. For more information on local dark arts, visit The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in pretty coastal Boscastle (10 minutes’ drive) to see its collection of lotions, potions and Wicca talismans. When you’re done with the occult, have a meander around the village’s photogenic fishing harbour and sneak in a pint at one of the pubs. A walk along the River Trevillet into St Nectan’s Glen (five minutes’ drive) leads through woodland to a spectacular waterfall thought to have magical powers; round off your walk with an equally magical Cornish afternoon tea with scones and jam in the café nearby.