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, visiting it requires paying a fee, but the climb down the rocks is well worth it. Best to explore at low tides and with a torch.

David

May 3, 2018

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Just to be clear, Merlin's cave and the bay can be accessed for free. If you would like to walk around the castle ruins then this requires paying an entry fee.

Cathrin

August 19, 2024

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Even at low tide, there is still water in the cave. In some places you can balance along the edge and you may have to take your shoes off.

A group played and sang mystical/Celtic music for us. It suited this place perfectly 👍.

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