Tintagel Castle, Trethevy, and Rocky Valley Walk
The Tintagel Castle, Trethevy, and Rocky Valley Walk is an amazing adventure along the coast of Cornwall that will take you to several sites tied to the history and legend of the region. While out walking the trail, you will make your way through St Nectan’s Glen to visit a cascading waterfall, before heading over to Tintagel to explore several sites that are tied to the legend of King Arthur. This is a spectacular walk that is packed full of interesting highlights and beautiful views.
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Route Description for Tintagel Castle, Trethevy, and Rocky Valley Walk
Whether you are looking to take in the natural beauty of the Cornish Coast, visit interesting historical sites, or explore the various highlights around Tintagel that have inspired the legend of the famous King Arthur, the Tintagel Castle, Trethevy, and Rocky Valley Walk is a fantastic route that will provide you with a memorable day outdoors.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the southeast and descend into the wooded expanse of St Nectan’s Glen, where you can pay to visit a cascading waterfall. Here, a local myth says that St Nectan built his hermitage above the falls in the 6th Century. After passing through the glen, you will make your way west through the village of Tintagel.
After making your way through the village and passing by the church of Saint Materiana, you will head north along the coast to explore Tintagel Castle, Merlin’s Cave, the King Arthur Statue, and several other fascinating sites tied to the legend of King Arthur. Once you have explored the site, you will head east through the rocky valley in order to arrive back at the trailhead where you began.
Getting to the Tintagel Castle, Trethevy, and Rocky Valley Walk Trailhead
The trailhead for the Tintagel Castle, Trethevy, and Rocky Valley Walk can be found at the Trewethett Farm and Caravan Campsite.
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