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Tintagel Castle

Tintagel PL34 0DB, England
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Tintagel
4.5 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
Type: Castles, Ancient Ruins, Mysterious Sites
Owner description: This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with...... more » Owner description: This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician. « less
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Barnston, Essex, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I managed to climb up again this year but think that will be the last time my knees will be able to take it! However - the scenery from the top is breathtaking! the Castle's interesting, but i like the views best. We spent all afternoon strolling, taking photos and drinking in the beauty of the area. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I came to Tintagel not sure what to make if it, on viewing it from the bottom I didn't think much of it other than some ruins, however once at the top and on the island I was taken away by the views along the coast, and all the additional little bits of hostory scattered around. My thoughts are that... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

During a business trip to the north Cornish coast I stopped to look at Tintagel and found it a huge disappointment. The town is scruffy, unkempt, littered with pasty shops, tacky witchcraft and repro fossil shops, local car park had a coach jacked up with its wheels off. Residential homes in view were scruffy and strewn with rubbish, & a... More

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Shropshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

superb views of the coastline, really unique sites, loved it More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We went here in 2011 with out 8 month old daughter. Long trip 2 the top whilst holding a baby but deffo worth it! The views were amazing! There were a lot of English Heritage staff on site who were very helpful and who had fantastic knowlodge of the site and its history! The walk along the top is amazing,... More

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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I've been visiting the Castle since the 1960s - It's always a favourite. There are an incredible number of steep steps to negotiate but my 82y Father and 77y Mother managed fine. The most obvious place to access the castle from is the signposted road, but it is much more satisfying to approach it from the Coastal Path, from either... More

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West Reading, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

A rugged peninsula strategically set amongst rocky and craggy cliffs of Cornwall, azure blue sky above, mythical and dangerous wind-tunnel caves accompanied by an alluring bright -blue sea crashing beneath, add in a waterfall backdrop -THIS is Tintagel Castle. It is one of the most amazing places I’ve have the privilege to travel to. The natural beauty of the area... More

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Kortenaken Belgium
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We where there on Easter Sunday, rather crowded. The weather was great for the visit. A lot of kids looking for easter eggs. Great views. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

What a view from the top! and if you take care looking you will see Perigrines hunting!! More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Wonderful setting, beautiful veiws waterfalls, streams. Only down side.... STEEP HILLS! I was too tight to pay to go in and missus wouldn't because she hates hights. But what i did see was amazing best place we visited in cornwall. More

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