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Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving

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Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving

Recommended by 123 hikers out of 130

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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1. Barras Nose – View of Barras Nose loop from Tintagel

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2. View of Tintagel Castle – View of Merlin's Cave loop from Tintagel

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

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3. Tintagel Castle Bridge – View of Barras Nose loop from Tintagel

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170m

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

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Daniela

January 29, 2015

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

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

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

Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving

1. Barras Nose – View of Barras Nose loop from Tintagel

2. View of Tintagel Castle – View of Merlin's Cave loop from Tintagel

3. Tintagel Castle Bridge – View of Barras Nose loop from Tintagel

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