Bottreaux Castle
The site of Bottreaux Castle is located on the west side of the Jordan Valley in Boscastle, about half way down the old main road; there is a signposted path to the old castle site. Bottreaux Castle was the 12th century fortress of the de Botterells which included extensive dungeons. Very little apart from the mound now remains, as over the centuries the residents of Boscastle "reused" stones from the castle to build their houses, but it provides a good view point over the village and harbour.
Mentioned in walks
- Boscastle Headlands (3.3 mile walk)
- Boscastle to Minster Church (2.6 mile walk)
- Boscastle to Rocky Valley (6.2 mile walk)
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