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Tintagel
This village is
well known as the site of 'KIng Arthur's Castle' , sitting at the
top of the rugged cliff setting overlooking the sea and the small
sandy beach. This spectacular setting which attracts people
to Tintagel. Upon arrival in Tintagel you will find two main car
parks, close to each other, with plenty of parking space (Sept 2006 £1
per day to park). Tintagel is little more than one street, but a busy one,
well populated with shops and eating places,the King Arthur legend seeming
to provide the inspiration for the cafes and shops names (King Arthurs
Arms, Merlins Cafe, Celtic legend shop, Merlins Crystal, etc). Proceed
to the end of the street where you will see 'King Arthur's Book Shop'.
This is where you will begin your fifteen minutes walk through
the valley down to the beach and 'King Arthur's Castle'. Why not take the
Landrover (£1.20 one way, 60p per dog-2006). Half way down
there is a secondary lane which will lead you towards the old church
which is usually open to visitors. Usually there is an ice crealm van half
way down. When you reach the beach stop at the cafe for a break where there
is outside seating overlooking beach and sea. Have a look around
Visitors Centre (toilets are next door). At low tide the small sandy beach
is worthwhile and a small cave in the rock face (visible in
photos) which I think links to beach the other side that visitors often
explore. You can now proceed up the cliff path, via a tiny linking bridge
(just visible in photo), to the ruins of the castle on the cliff top. These
ruins date back to roman times. Now return n the same way you came
or continue along the coastal footpath. Before vacating the village it
is worthwhile to pop into the 'Old Post Office', this being
a medieaval building (costs a small nominal fee to enter).
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| 'King Arthur's Bookshop' | The walk down | Stop for a rest |
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| Nearing the end | Path up to castle | The sea side cafe |
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| The Visitors Centre | Stop and admire the view | The castle ruins |
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| The Cornishman Inn | The medieaval 'Old Post Office' |