Lime Kiln
The lime kiln in Boscastle is located next to the Visitor's Centre, beside the harbour. It was built in late 18th century and was used to convert imported limestone into quicklime, using either culm (soft sooty coal found in North Devon and Northeast Cornwall) or "proper" coal shipped in from South Wales to fire the kiln. The lime was used to reduce the acidity of the soil in the fields (improving the absorption of nitrates from animal dung) and also to make mortar, plaster and whitewash for the cottages.
On walks
- Boscastle Headlands (3.3 mile walk)
- Boscastle to Buckator (5.4 mile walk)
- Boscastle to Rocky Valley (6.2 mile walk)
- Boscastle to Tintagel (via bus) (5.5 mile walk)
- Crackington Haven to Boscastle (via bus) (7 mile walk)