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Tintagel Castle loop to Barras Nose & Penhallic Point — Cornwall

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Tintagel Castle loop to Barras Nose & Penhallic Point — Cornwall

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Tintagel Castle loop to Barras Nose & Penhallic Point — Cornwall

01:50

6.62km

120m

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The Tintagel Castle loop offers an easy hiking experience along Cornwall's rugged coastline. You'll walk on varied terrain, including well-maintained coastal paths and some uneven cliff sections, with dramatic views of the dark Devonian cliffs plunging into the Atlantic. This 4.1-mile (6.6 km) loop, with an elevation gain of 393…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.58 km

View of Barras Nose

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A wonderful walk along the coast with great views!

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1.90 km

Barras Nose

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From Barras Nose you can look south west towards Tintagel Castle or north east towards The Sisters. Either way the views are breathtaking.

The headland was the first coastal area …

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2.40 km

View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

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From the footpath you can peer up to the bridge linking The Island with the mainland and gaze down upon Merlin's Cave. There is a carving of Merlin's face on …

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2.81 km

View of Tintagel Castle

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The South West Coast Path affords a wonderful view of Tintagel Castle, on Tintagel Island.

Tintagel Castle is a place of myths and legends. Supposedly where King Arthur was conceived, …

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3.46 km

Glebe Cliff

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Beautiful coastal path with always great photo opportunities.
Well worth seeing 👍

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4.17 km

View of Hole Beach from Lower Penhallic Point

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Stunning views out over Hole Beach from the headland at Lower Penhallic Point.

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6.50 km

Tintagel Old Post Office

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English stone house from the 14th century. The roof of the house is crooked and crooked. Denau that makes the charm. House and garden are top-maintained by the National Trust. Against entry the house can be visited.

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6.62 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.30 km

1.70 km

1.67 km

789 m

160 m

Surfaces

1.84 km

1.70 km

1.15 km

973 m

630 m

325 m

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Tintagel Castle loop to Barras Nose & Penhallic Point — Cornwall

View of Barras Nose

Barras Nose

View of the Tintagel Castle Bridge and Merlin's Cave

View of Tintagel Castle

Glebe Cliff

View of Hole Beach from Lower Penhallic Point

Tintagel Old Post Office

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