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June 19, 2019
Stage 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel – South West Coast Path
Hard
05:24
18.6km
3.4km/h
490m
460m
Overview
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
4.02 km
High Cliff
Highlight • Viewpoint
Standing at 735 feet (223 m) tall, High Cliff, as its name suggests, is Cornwall's highest cliff. After a steep push to the summit, you're rewarded with awe-inspiring views over …
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2
10.9 km
Boscastle Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
A century ago, Boscastle was a bustling harbour community with hundreds of commercial ships passing through every year. These days, it’s difficult to imagine the tranquil little village being a …
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3
15.9 km
Bossiney Cove
Highlight • Beach
Bossiney Cove is a beautiful hidden gem that can only be reached at low tide. The cove has a small sandy beach which is completely disappears at high water. Access …
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4
18.0 km
Tintagel Castle and Merlin's Cave
Highlight • Castle
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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5
18.3 km
Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving
Highlight • Cave
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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B
18.6 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.3 km
2.18 km
146 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.5 km
5.97 km
2.09 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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