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The Top 13 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 13
best caves for you. Based on …
best caves for you. Based on …
Last updated: September 17, 2025
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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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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Located beneath Tintagel Castle, the cave can be explored at low tides, and was made famous by Alfred Lord Tennyson's Arthurian "Idylls of the King". Part of the castle tour, …
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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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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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There is a small 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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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 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 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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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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