Tintagel Castle

Absolutely stunning! Tintagel Castle offers breathtaking coastal views and a fascinating mix of history and myth. The bridge connecting the cliffs is incredible, and walking among the ruins feels like stepping back in time. A must-visit for anyone exploring Cornwall — wear good shoes and bring a camera!

Really worth a visit, especially on a perfect day, like today! Stunning views. The new bridge is quite remarkable, and very well stabilised. Very busy but it was nice to see so many overseas visitors. The English Heritage run café there is great, with large pasties in evidence and good coffee and cakes. Tasteful gift shop including an informative exhibition, and with public loos for a wash and brush up. Also an electric shuttle bus to take us elderly tourists back up the very steep hill to Tintagel. Ice cream from a mobile van was very welcome too. Allow 2 plus hours to take it all in. Late morning is best light for photography.

What a view! To visit the ruins of Tintagel Castle the surrounding cliffs alone are worth it. From the castle itself are just a few remains. When the tide is low you can explore the few caves down at the beach, including Merlin’s cave. The walk over the bridge is stunning The fees are quite high with 20 Pounds but the historical site has to be kept. So we didn’t mind too much.

Parked in the big car park opposite the old post office. Good rates to stay. Booked tickets on line for Castle had a set entry time. Path to Castle is steep going down and steps going up to the entrance point. Once past this point walkway is marked , wear sturdy footwear, views are amazing, allow your imagination to drift back in time to how the castle looked, how hard it must have been to live there. Plus the amazing statue to see. Cafe and gift shop lies in the valley below, steps going down steep at times. View of bridge and sea is great from here. Cafe is well stocked. Electric mini bus can take you most of the way back up the valley for £2 donation per adult and 50p for dog. Loved our visit, staff helpful and friendly.

Absolutely fabulous place! Views are the best and you can choose your level of experience by buying online tickets or at the ticket office. Parking is great, so many areas best I have seen in Cornwall. A little downhill walk to the castle (an uphill walk back or £2 little shuttle bus) or just walk around it. Get ready for a little hike! The village before the castle is lovely and full of great shops and yummy treats. My favourite so far...

Stunning place to visit with a lot of history ❤️❤️❤️ Make sure you are fit to go there because the path is steep and you have to be very careful with the kids too. Two options there paid and free You can only go free to the beach and you have to buy tickets if you want to go up the mountain to explore the Castle ruins. Lovely view of sea from top especially where king Arthur’s metal sculpture located.

My favorite part of visiting Tintagel Castle was crossing the stunning new footbridge that connects the mainland to the island. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and standing there, you truly feel the magic of the King Arthur legends. A word of advice for future visitors: wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. The terrain is very steep and uneven, so be ready for a workout! I would highly recommend this site to anyone who loves history and dramatic coastal scenery.

Cold and very breezy but absolutely worth it! Bringing good shoes as there's quite a bit of grass walking. I'd highly recommend having a cream team on your return at the tea shop, the staff there are absolutely amazing and well worth a visit to finish off your day.

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.