Tintagel Castle

This is a castle with a very interesting story. The views from the ruins are spectacular and the construction must have been incredibly austere for the builders. There is a port at the bottom and it doesn't make any logistical sense in modern terms. There are a view parts of the tour that will trigger the vertigo but the edge protection is quite high so this adds to a sense of comfort. Watch your step as you walk around the paths. It is possible to walk right up to the cliff edges if heights are your thing. Get your tickets at the shop at the top. You can take a steep 10 minutes walk or pay £2 for a land-rover to drop off at the entrance to the main gate. There is a mobility route around the castle and you will see most things on the tour. Park in any of the village car parks and there is a short walk to the entry point. There is a gift shop at the entrance and one down in the valley. The exit by the bridge looks a bit scary but once you step through the gate there is a good sense of safety with a solid handrail.

Nice place to visit. Neat and tidy. Bridge was under maintenance but accessible to public unfortunately it just got hinder the beauty. Best part, even in winter time weather was fair enough for visit. Land rover shuttle service is available to get back to village from castle(paid service of £2 charity donation) if we want to avoid long walk.

Really great day out, despite the strong wind. They were monitoring the wind and were considering closing, so best check before you travel. It's been many years since we visited and there's been some changes. The bridge was an experience, even though they're doing some maintenance on it. It was very interesting reading all the literature on the various ruins, etc. Some new places to explore as well since we last visited. The old route across is still accessible, but if you have bad knees, it's not a good idea. Dog friendly as well, just remember to pick up. I made sure my dogs did their business earlier. The cafe by the beach was a welcome break, too. Various refreshments from pasties, sausage rolls etc, and some cream teas & assortment of cake. They're also dog friendly. Brilliant. Oh, and £2 each for a ride back up the hill in their land-rover, perfect for anyone finding it tough going. Dog friendly too. I didn't have many photos without family in them, so there's so much more to see than what I have posted. There's loads of trinket/fudge/tourist shops etc in Tintagel too. It was £5 to park the car for the day. My only gripe, we couldn't find any disabled spaces for that little extra room. I mean, we couldn't even find in any carpark any occupied disabled spaces. There doesn't appear to be any? I guess not may mobility impaired people would attempt the island.

Lovely walk around the old ruins and site of the castle. I enjoyed it a lot! The weather was on the windy and cold side, but that doesn't stop from people from coming here and looking at the wonderful scenery and ruins of the old buildings and castle. There was not a lot of people coming here to visit, but it was on a weekend. I recommend to take a camera or your phone to take pictures with because the site is stunning! We brang our tripod with us and my Canon EOS 250D DSLR Camera, and I took some wonderful photos that will remind us of our holiday!

Beautiful castle in a beautiful location. Easy to find parking. Pet friendly, so our dogs also enjoyed the castle. Very clean too. Staff there seemed friendly. Tickets cheaper if bought in advance online.

Spectacular place to visit but not so great if you are scared of heights. The views are impressive and there’s plenty of history to see. You do walk close to the edge of the cliff in places and the bridge is impressive but a long way up. You follow a path that takes you around the sight and to exit you walk down many steps to the beach below the bridge and cliff. People are here with children but it’s not suitable for small children or pushchairs.

A lovely first visit to Tintagel Castle. Absolutely outstanding views and great amount of history to learn. There is a lot of walking, uneven ground, and steep hills so worth bearing in mind when planning a visit. They are currently carrying our maintenance and painting on the bridge across at the beginning so another visit may be needed to get the full experience when walking across. The Gallos Statue is a highlight and a definite hot-spot for photos. The walk down the steps at the end are steep and uneven but this is signposted and you can ask to cross the bridge back if you need to. It's well worth walking down to the cove to access Merlins cave and hunt down the carving outside. Details on high and low tide are on the blackboard before the steps down. The cafe and shop before the exit provide a good selection of drinks and snacks and the usual souvenirs to take home. They also have a land-rover service to drive you up the hill to the entrance as the hill is long and steep in places. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend visiting and would love to come back in the summer.

A beautiful place and well worth a visit. There isn't much left of the castle itself but you can get a good idea of what was once there. Watch out though as you will be trekking up and down hills, steps and broken ground. They have done a lot to make it more accessible with shuttles from the village and an amazing bridge so you can skip the huge run of rough stairs but there is only so much that can be done given it is on a massive rough rocky peninsula. Will go again.

If there is a MUST-Do in the area, then it's Tintagel Castle. From beginning to end a fantastic experience. Booked the tickets online in advance, no line. Very easy and convenient. Free entrance for members. There's lots of parking in town, including the big lot in the center. An easy stroll away only. And a good chance to check out the town on the way. It was a stronghold at first, and then in the 1230s a castle here was built. Writer Geoffrey of Monmouth named it in his History of the Kings of Britain as the place where King Arthur was conceived. Location, history and legend makes this place a must-see for everyone. Amazing views from the clifftop, a dramatic bridge leading the remains. There is a nice trail on top, leading through the whole site. Including an amazing statue of King Arthur. It's just a great place to visit. The views, the bridge, the ruins. It is even dog-friendly. And if you can't walk down to the castle / bridge on your own, there's a shuttle service. Loved our visit. Don't miss out on it!

Breathtaking! The walk is steep but well worth it. The stairs are also very steep, so take caution. Other than that, what a beautiful site.

Tintagel Castle is famous for its association with the legend of King Arthur. As it goes, he was apparently born on Tintagel Island where the remains of the Tintagel Castle can be seen today. The 13th century castle provides spectacular views across a dramatic coastline. You are able down to the cove without having to pay anything, but if you want to walk up to the castle ruins there is an admission fee. From Tintagel village it is a fair walk down to where you can gain entrance to the actual castle. For those who are not so steady on their legs, there was a landrover shuttle that took people up and down the hill from the village at Tintagel to the beginning of the castle entrance for a small fee. The trek up to the castle from the entrance however, is quite steep and may be beyond some people. It's worth it for the views if you do decide to do it though.

Breathtaking! If you're in Cornwall, it is truly worth the visit / drive to get there. Mind, you need to have good walking/hiking boots as the stairs are very steep and very narrow. And you'll have many hills to climb once you arrive. The views are breathtaking and like the Grand Canyon, photos don't do it the justice.

Blimey, blimey, blimey, blimey. What an absolutely staggering place. As a change from sitting in the howling wind and horizontal rain at Padstow, I decided to take the gang to Tintangel to have a look round. First stop, my choice, was the castle. A descending path - that is very steep in places - leads you down to the coast (or you can pay £1.50 for a Landrover ride) and the rocky, austere cliffs and beach. Above you to your left is the headland and remains of Tintagel castle. Five quid and a steep old climb up narrow stone steps later you find yourself immersed in history on the top of the blowy bluff - amongst ruins, on cliffs, staring out along the spectacular coastline of the North Cornish Coast or just wistfully trying to imagine how the place must have been back in the day. Not many of the paths up there are fenced, so be careful and don't fall off - it's a long way down. As has been mentioned, it's not disabled friendly. News just in, neither is the North face of the Eiger or Gaping Gill. It really is an incredible site and well worth putting up with the tat and locals dressed up as Merlin or Arthur to go and see. There is also beautiful walking along the coast path and some truly breathtaking beaches. Completely and utterly recommended.

really nice view, many steps to go (hope you got a decent breakfast) Merlin's cave is worth to enter

As an Arthurian buff I had to visit Tintagel Castle. I have now been there on a few occasions and it never fails to astound me. It's a must if you are in the area. Don't forget to visit Merlins cave underneath the castle.

Breathtaking views and scenery. Its a long steep walk up to the castle but well worth the effort as the views are spectacular. Word of warning thought the path is very steep and very narrow and right on the edge of a cliff. If you have young kids please be very careful. I don't recommend going up to the castle on a windy or rainy day. we went on a bright sunny day and our hearts were still in our mouth as the kids clambered up the path. Be prepared!!!! Below the castle is a pebble beach with a huge cave, this cave is called Merlin's Cave and supposedly Merlin spent some time there. Its a nice cave to explore and the kids will love throwing stones into the sea. The castle is quite a hike from the car park on an unever stoney path so not ideal for prams but it can be negotiated.

Situated on a windy rugged headland these castle ruins still retain their sense of magical legendry mystery. For atmosphere it's hard to beat with waves crashing all around. There's a long climb up wooden stairs to get there but is well worth the effort.

Breathtaking, I have been here many times over the years. It never disappoints, no matter what the weather is, and it sets your imagination going. Beautiful always.

Tintagle castle is not disabled friendly, to get to it you have to hike down a crazy incline and across unsteady looking bridges or take a jeep ride down the very very steep hill and then hike quite a way to the castle. You can get a very good view of the castle from the surrounding fields and countryside and we were able to get some very good photos on zoom. The actual town of Tintagle itself though makes the visit worthwhile, we got the best dam pasties we've ever eaten in our lives and had a great day out in the sunshine. I would recommend a visit to Tintagle and the castle, famed to be where King Arthur had the round table, but be aware that being physically able is a necessity to visit the castle.

The beautiful, remote, haunting ruins of King Arthur's legendary castle. It is well worth a trip, even though it is a little off the beaten track and it is a bit of a climb and some of it is quite perilous (especially if you are scared of heights!). The view from the top of cliffs is breathtaking. Be very careful on a windy day as it is easy to lose your balance. The gift shop/museum area is interesting with a short film about history of the castle, which gives a good general overview. prices are reasonable, but you need to park quite a distance away and take the landrover park and ride to the base of the cliff.