Easy hikes and walks around Camelford

A wish tree logbook is a special and personal document in which the wishes, thoughts, and dreams that people hang on a wish tree are collected. It serves as a tangible reminder of special moments, celebrations, or events. In the logbook, the individual tickets or ribbons hung on the tree are often bundled or transcribed. This often happens at events such as weddings, anniversaries, memorial gatherings, or cultural festivals. It provides a wonderful and often moving overview of what visitors or loved ones wish each other and the future. In addition to the literal texts of the wishes, such a logbook often includes space for photos of the wish tree itself, atmospheric images of the event, and short stories about the origin of the tradition. It thus forms a valuable historical document that can be reread years later with great joy and emotion.

St Nectan’s Glen Waterfalls is one of the most magical and spectacular natural places in Cornwall, hidden away in a fairytale-like, wooded valley near Tintagel. The most impressive of the waterfalls is St Nectan’s Kieve, where the River Trevillet plunges through a naturally carved hole in a twelve-meter high rock face into an idyllic basin. The constant mist, abundant moss, and soft sunlight filtering through the trees create an enchanting atmosphere. The place also holds deep spiritual and historical significance and is known as a sacred site. According to ancient legends, the Celtic saint St Nectan retreated here to meditate and rang a bell to ward off storms. Today, many visitors leave small offerings, ribbons, and wooden boxes. A walk through the shady gorge along the babbling stream water gradually leads you to this tranquil natural wonder, which forms a beautiful contrast to the rugged cliffs of the nearby coastline.

St Nectan’s Glen Café is a atmospheric and welcoming café hidden in the magical, wooded valley of St Nectan’s Glen near Tintagel in Cornwall. The café is idyllically situated amidst the dense canopy and is an ideal stopover for visitors and hikers coming to admire the famous St Nectan’s Kieve waterfall. On the cozy terrace, surrounded by babbling brooks and nature sounds, you can enjoy the wooded surroundings in peace. The menu offers a tasty selection of local Cornish delicacies, ranging from a traditional cream tea with fresh scones and clotted cream to artisanal meals, sandwiches, cakes, and refreshing drinks. It is a relaxing and atmospheric place to recharge before or after a walk through the mystical valley.

The Rocky Valley Rock Engravings are mysterious labyrinthine inscriptions carved into a rock face near the ruin of Millitech, an old watermill in the picturesque Rocky Valley near Tintagel. The engravings consist of two circular maze patterns that have remained virtually untouched over the centuries. The exact origin and age of the inscriptions remain a mystery to this day. Many stories link the patterns to the Bronze Age or Celtic rituals, while historians and archaeologists suspect they were created in the nineteenth century by a local miller or a wandering visitor. Despite the mystery surrounding their origin, the labyrinths hold a great appeal for hikers and spiritual seekers. Hidden in the shady, wooded gorge along the babbling brook, the rock drawings form one of the most fascinating and mystical sights along this Cornish walking route.

The Rocky Valley Waterfall is one of the most enchanting natural wonders on the north coast of Cornwall, situated in a narrow, steep gorge between Tintagel and Boscastle. The River Trevillet flows here through the wooded valley and tumbles down over the dark rocks via a series of fairytale-like waterfalls, on its way to the ocean. Walking through the valley, you will follow a winding path alongside the babbling stream, surrounded by moss, eroded rock faces, and dense vegetation. Halfway along the route, you will pass the ruins of ancient watermills, where mysterious labyrinthine inscriptions have been carved into the rock face, possibly dating back to the Bronze Age. Eventually, as the valley opens out to the Atlantic Ocean, the sweet stream water and the salty seawater meet dramatically between cliffs several metres high. It is an idyllic and soothing place that perfectly showcases the wild beauty of the English coastal landscape.

The Trewethett Mill ruins are the fascinating remains of a historic watermill near Trevalga and Trevalga Stream on the rugged north coast of Cornwall. The mill was formerly powered by the water from a small stream that flowed through the valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. Today, the characteristic stone walls can still be seen at this spot, steeped in history and overgrown with coastal greenery. The ruin is hidden in the dramatic cliff landscape, a stone's throw from the famous coastal path. For hikers following the South West Coast Path, this is one of the most atmospheric and rustic spots on the route. The contrast between the old stonework, the babbling stream water, and the nearby ocean's power makes the location incredibly photogenic.

The lower basin of the waterfall is wonderful for a refreshment.

Labyrinth rock carvings from the estimated period 1800 to 1400 BC.