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The Top 12 Caves in Cornwall

Looking to visit a cave in Cornwall on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Cornwall’s 12

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Tintagel Castle and Merlin's Cave

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The medieval fortification has been linked to Arthurian legends since Geoffrey of Monmouth mentioned it as the place of Arthur's conception. Best viewed on sunny days it offers breathtaking views …

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The Devil's Frying Pan

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When the roof of this cave collapsed it left behind an impressive stone arch and 330 foot (100 m) deep hole. Depending on the weather conditions, you may see a …

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Holywell Cave

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At low tide, you can find Holywell Cave under the southern cliffs of Kelsey Head. Whilst the cave entrance from the beach does not seem very large, if you follow …

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Porthgwarra Beach

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Remote, relatively unknown Cornish Cove, largely owned by Lord St Levan (of St Micheal's Mount). Located just under 3 miles south east of Lands End.
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Chapel Porth Beach

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One of the best beaches in Cornwall. Be careful not to get cut off when the tide comes in!!

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Trevone Roundhole

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The 80ft wide Trevone Roundhole was once a sea cave, its ceiling worn away by the sea pounding in and out which eventually collapsed.

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Ralph's Cupboard

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To the west of this bay, a rock wall protrudes into the bay and divides it. This wall is the result of long-term erosion, which led to the collapse of …

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Lundy Hole Natural Rock Arch

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Lundy Hole is a collapsed sea cave, which you can look in from above. All that remains is the entrance to the cave, which now stands on the water like …

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Daniel Gumb's Cave Memorial

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Daniel Gumb was a local man who carved a cave into the rock for he and his family to live in so he could avoid paying taxes. He was a …

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Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

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For Poldark fans, this was the beach used as Nampara Cove for the popular BBC series. The cliffs above are where Ross was frequently seen riding his horse.

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The Top 12 Caves in Cornwall

Tintagel Castle and Merlin's Cave

The Devil's Frying Pan

Holywell Cave

Porthgwarra Beach

Chapel Porth Beach

Trevone Roundhole

Ralph's Cupboard

Lundy Hole Natural Rock Arch

Daniel Gumb's Cave Memorial

Natural Arch at Porthcothan Bay

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