Plan your visit
Getting here
50.66866, -4.76153
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v6 signed routes nearby · 71 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route▾
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)Walking route▾
Boscastle Harbour walk, North CornwallWalking route1.6 km▾
This is a very flat, easy walk that takes place mostly on the pavement. Rocks at the end of the harbour can be slippery when wet.
Rocky Valley walk, North CornwallWalking route1.6 km▾
Rocky Valley is a mix of rough paths through woods and along cliffs. Most of the walk is on a gradient, but there are no steep sections.
Boscastle and the Valency Valley walk, North CornwallWalking route6.4 km▾
Coastal and woodland paths, includes steps, stiles, gates and a few short but steep ascents. Option of a 3 mile (4.5km) shorter walk at point 8 on the map, which includes stepping stones over river.
Castle Roadpublic footpath · 145 m▾
Castle Roadpublic footpath · 44 m▾
Castle Roadpublic footpath · 8 m▾
🐴Horse riding
v5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Church Hillbyway open to all traffic · 18 m▾
Church Hillbyway open to all traffic · 14 m▾
About this historic site
Tintagel Castle is an ancient historic site covering 26 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Café
Beach Café · 270m
Toilets
266m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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