View of Merlin's Cave – View of the Cornwall Coast loop from Tintagel

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View of Merlin's Cave – View of the Cornwall Coast loop from Tintagel

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View of Merlin's Cave – View of the Cornwall Coast loop from Tintagel

01:27

5.04km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cornwall National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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823 m

View of Merlin's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view north from the ruins of Tintagel Castle, with Merlin's Cave visible on the coast near the right side.

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949 m

View of the Cornwall Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

The view of the Cornish coast offers a breathtaking glimpse of one of the United Kingdom's wildest and most pristine coastal landscapes.

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1.05 km

View of King Arthur Statue, Tintagel

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view on the coastal side

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1.41 km

Gallos Statue at Tintagel Castle

Highlight • Monument

This can be found in the ruins of the castle up behind the tourist block. It requires a climb up the hill and this section can be accessed for free.

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1.73 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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1.93 km

View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

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From the footpath you can peer up to the bridge linking The Island with the mainland and gaze down upon Merlin's Cave. There is a carving of Merlin's face on …

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3.98 km

St Materiana’s Church, Tintagel

Highlight • Historical Site

This church is located in a truly spectacular location high up on the cliffs near Tintagel

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4.95 km

Tintagel Old Post Office

Highlight • Historical Site

It is located directly on Fore Street in the heart of the village of Tintagel.

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5.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.89 km

1.37 km

1.19 km

306 m

292 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.66 km

852 m

502 m

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Monday 19 October

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22 %

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Comments

October 6, 2025,Tintagel Castle

Only a few foundations of the castle remain.
Nevertheless, it's worth a visit.
Of course, this is about the legend of King Arthur, but I found the connection with the rugged nature made it a truly beautiful experience.

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May 10, 2023,SWCP: Tintagel und Umgebung (Etappe 12 - zumindest der Rest davon)

The rain the day before had soaked our clothes, so today we had to take the "stage bus" to Tintagel.
Legends and myths about King Arthur, his table knight and Merlin the magician surround this place.
The short tour takes us to the Church of St. Materiana where we got our first glimpse of Tintagel Castle. But first back to …

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