A fascinating area of coast steeped in a history dominated by Parson Hawker

Morwenstow nestles on the Cornish coast north of Bude near the border with Devon. There are some wonderful walks here, whether you are looking for a short stroll out to enjoy the clifftop views, or prefer a longer circular route.

Learn more about the intriguing history of vibrant local characters such as Parson R.S. Hawker, the vicar of Morwenstow in the nineteenth century. Hawker’s Hut, driftwood-built, can be found on the cliff edge near his church. The church at Morwenstow has been standing for more than a thousand years, with parts of it dating back to Norman times.

Rectory Farm, owned by the National Trust, has some buildings originally built in the fourteenth century when they were lived in by monks.