Tintagel lies two miles North of Camelford off the A39. King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table and myth and legend all surround this small town in Cornwall.
Located on the North Cornish coast four miles from the infamous Boscastle known for its flood of 2004 it lies topside of the land ... Read review
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Advantages: Fierce rugged scenery, myth, legend and folklore. Disadvantages: None i am aware of.
Tintagel lies two miles North of Camelford off the A39. King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table and myth and legend all surround this small town in Cornwall.
Located on the North Cornish coast four miles from the infamous Boscastle known for its flood of 2004 it lies topside of the land and is unlikely to have a flood that drenched its twin town which lies in a valley.
I only got to know this place through the suggestion ... ...as a child and we wanted a change from Looe in South Cornwall as a new place to explore and enjoy.
The main highlight of Tintagel is its castle, reputed to be the birthplace and home of King Arthur. Located about half a mile from Tintagel itself it is inaccessible by vehicle and lies on a headland. This headland faces the full wrath of the Atlantic Ocean all year round. There is however a land rover service that will take you to the ... more
Tintagel lies two miles North of Camelford off the A39. King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table and myth and legend all surround this small town in Cornwall.
Located on the North Cornish coast four miles from the infamous Boscastle known for its flood of 2004 it lies topside of the land and is unlikely to have a flood that drenched its twin town which lies in a valley.
I only got to know this place through the suggestion of a visit from my wife who had been there as a child and we wanted a change from Looe in South Cornwall as a new place to explore and enjoy.
The main highlight of Tintagel is its castle, reputed to be the birthplace and home of King Arthur. Located about half a mile from Tintagel itself it is inaccessible by vehicle and lies on a headland. This headland faces the full wrath of the Atlantic Ocean all year round. There is however a land rover service that will take you to the base of the castle for a small fee. (April-Sept) Once there you face a very steep climb up some steps (100 at least) to take you into the castle itself. The castle is split into two parts and again steep steps divide the two sections, the middle having been washed away by erosion.
I found it a very hazardous site with different levels of ground and various uneven and unpredictable areas.
There is an entrance fee which changes yearly (presently £3.90 for adults, £2.00 for children, and £2.90 for concessions. There is a 15% discount for groups) and the castle is run by English Heritage. You can contact them at www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel. For up to date information telephone 01840-770328. I would not advise the unfit person to undertake this visit as it is an extremely steep difficult climb. Also visibly impaired persons I would suggest are assisted as some areas of the site I consider dangerous especially Atlantic ocean facing parts. There is no disabled access except to the base of the castle where there are displays, information, and a small café.
I could recite the history but I believe you should find out for yourself if and when you visit. Expect the visit to the castle to last at least 2-3 hours depending on your historical interest.
Another building perhaps of less interest to visit is the old post office. Located in the centre of the town it is impossible to miss as it sits squarely in the middle of the high street. Believed to be a former manor house the post office used it from 1844 to 1892. Made from slate it is a wonky, bent strange looking building and looks most out of place amongst the pasty and souvenir shops all around it. It has been restored by the National Trust and is open to the public from April to October. For more information telephone 01840-770024 or contact nationaltrust.org.uk/main/placestovisit
Tintagel as a town is i feel somewhere most people would not write home about but it does certainly retain a certain charisma for me I found endearing even if it does get busy in the afternoons. It has one main high street running down the middle of the town and numerous car parks dotted all along to the left and the right. The car park fees are very cheap most being about £1 a day. There is a visitor centre, numerous souvenir Arthurian legend shops, Celtic designs are abundant, and of course the famous pasty shops. Look out for the small privately owned museum just off the high street which is signposted, and I apologise for not remembering its name. It sells wonderful unusual jewellery and the museum is a treat in itself. You cant really miss it.
The last place I will mention is King Arthur's great halls. This building was started in 1929 and completed in 1933. You can find it in fore street which is the latter part of the high street. It contains a lot of history and folklore surrounding King Arthur. Once again I will leave it to the reader/explorer/visitor to discover the full extent of the location without spoiling it for you. You can contact Great halls at: www. Kingarthursgreathalls.com or telephone 01840-770526.
On two lighter notes and for additional interest for walkers and explorers who may be interested in the more outdoor pursuits may I suggest a guided walk around Tintagel with Ute Schaub who will take you around many different scenarios in and around Tintagel including deep valleys, secluded beaches, cliffs, paths, and explain unusual folklore, myths and legends. He will enlighten you and give you a glimpse into the past, the present and the future. You can contact him at www.tintageltours.co.uk or telephone 01840-770317.
Once you have finished the tour of Tintagel and the walk a Cornish pasty awaits you at Pengenna Pasties, Atlantic road. Right on the corner by the castle shuttle service. Baked on the premises with multiple fillings to satisfy your individual craving.
Advantages: Those that enjoy fantastic scenery and walking will love it Disadvantages: The area is not helpful to those with a physical disability because of the ruggedness of the locat
Tintagel is a small village on the North (West) coast of Cornwall. It was originally called Trevena until the Post Office established the village as Tintagel in the mid 19th century. Tintagel was already the name of the headland and the parish, and its residents were happy as it gave them additional benefits from the increased numbers of tourists flocking to see the greatest asset Tintagel Castle. So many in fact, that they built a hotel on the edge ... ...hoped would come when the railway line was opened. In reality this never happened, but it is still a very beautiful location to look out into the ocean and to the castle only a short distance away.
It is a very picturesque village set on the rugged Atlantic coast. There are a number of very old buildings including the post office, but it is the castle that makes the location. It is built in two parts with the outer part being on the headland and ...
chrisc92 01.11.2009
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Advantages: Scenery, activities, places, people, lots to do if your willing to travel. Disadvantages: Distances between places, very few "novice" walker places, gets very windy in the winter!
...first day and just explore tintagel, especially over the cliffs! and at night that mini chapel has owls and bats so well worth a night time walk, and over the cliffs but be safe! many many people have been lost due to stupidity and not knowing the terrain! some of those cliffs are steep and a raised rock in the ground can be fatal! slippy slate too when wet its like ice! many times i have had to walk in socks or bare feet! you have been warned! also, ... ...place to explore! why not take a torch! you can spot seems of iron pyrites (fools gold) dotted about sometimes.... and turquiose too.... it can be a little slippy inside, and the tide can come up on you quite quickly! although they have put access on that side now, so its harder to get trapped without having to swim around! im hoping you would like the castle? if so, start on the island first, then the bit on the main land! after the mainland and ...
sentientphil 18.06.2009
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Advantages: Plenty to see - lots of history and quaint shops. Disadvantages: Quite a walk to the castle - but can pay for the shuttle bus.
Tintagel is a beautiful Cornish village . With all its history relating to King Arthur and the Tintagel castle there is plenty to see and do. King Arthur was said to be born on Tintagel Island where the remains of the 13th-century castle stand today. There is a shuttle bus that will take you down to the castle from the town centre or you can walk it - its not that far and its beautiful. Once at the Castle you can either pay to look around or simply ... ...the castle is Merlins cave which is accessible at low tide and loads of fun to explore - the kids will love it.
Within the village itself the streets are paved with lovely pubs and cafes and numerous shops relating to king Arthur, witch craft and other tourist related shops.
There is also the Old Post Office, which is owned by the National Trust, King Arthur's Great Halls which house some magnificent stained glass windows, a rock and fossil museum ...
lynseyward 25.01.2006
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