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South West England

Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving

South West England

Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving

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Merlin's Cave and Merlin's Face Carving

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Cornwall National Landscape

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

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Tips

January 29, 2015

Hiking

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.

May 3, 2018

Hiking

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.

August 19, 2024

Hiking

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

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