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View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

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View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

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View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

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Location: Tintagel, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Tintagel Castle loop from Boscastle — Cornwall

17.2km

04:49

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tintagel Castle loop to Barras Nose & Penhallic Point — Cornwall

6.62km

01:50

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tintagel loop from Trebarwith Strand — Cornwall

8.27km

02:22

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Natalie

November 9, 2022

From the footpath you can peer up to the bridge linking The Island with the mainland and gaze down upon Merlin's Cave. There is a carving of Merlin's face on the left of the entrance. Legend has it that Merlin carried the baby King Arthur through the cave to safety. It goes completely through Tintagel Island to West Cove on the other side.

You can visit Merlin's Cave, which is accessible at low tide, for free by descending a small path just before the castle ticket office. Please check tide times carefully if you enter the cave!

Stephan unterwegs

July 23, 2023

Although not much remains of the castle, the site offers something attractive and a beautiful sight. You can relax on the beach, admire the play of the sun on the water in the caves or go climbing.

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Gitta

December 3, 2023

At low tide you can go to the beautiful beach and into Merlin's cave.

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View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

1. Tintagel Castle loop from Boscastle — Cornwall

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