Boscastle to Tintagel coastal walk

A walk along the South West coastal path from Boscastle to Tintagel. The route passes the ruins of Tintagel Castle, which is famously associated with the legend of King Arthur, this site is now managed by English Heritage; if visiting entry fees would apply. Local buses operate between the start and end locations.
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Location

Country : England
County/Region : Cornwall
Postcode : PL35 0HE (approx. location)
GPS Position : -4.69159 Lon | 50.68980 Lat
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Grade

Demanding linear walk

Distance : 12.00km / 7.5 miles
Ascent : 599m / 1965ft
Descent : 505m / 1657ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

River Valency into Boscastle Harbour
Coastal Path leaving Boscastle Harbour
Bluebells on the Southwest Coastal Path
Rocky Valley
Path leading to the bridge over to Tintagel island
Rock stack at Lanterdan Quarry

Comments

Posted on .
Wish we'd had time to visit the castle. The last bus was at around 18:00; if you're heading towards Wadebridge just wait at the layby on the opposite side of the road to the bus shelter. Great walk and perfect weather. 👍

Written by Chris

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