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TintagelFREE

abeautiful coastal area steeped in history and legend

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Tintagel offers a uniquely wonderfulholiday experience. The breath-taking beauty of its naturalcoastline, rugged cliffs, coastalpaths and sandy bays makes it atop destination in Cornwall.

The opportunity to holiday inTintagel and the surrounding areawith the wealth of things to do andsee make it much more than just aday visit destination.

In compiling this guide we hope togive you a small taste of the History,Myths and Legends, walks andwonderful scenery to be found inthe area, along with informationabout places to stay, places to eat,things to do and many attractionsto visit.

For more information please visit us at

www.tintagelparishcouncil.gov.uk

contents welcome to Tintagel

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Tintagel p1 - 29Welcome p3Legend of King Arthur p4-5Tintagel Castle p6-7History p8-9Family/Disabled Friendly p10-11Short Walks p12, 27St. Materiana Church p13The Old Post Office p14Tintagel p15-22Youth Hostel p17Local Events p18Tintagel Parish Map p20-21Treknow p23Trebarwith Strand p24-25Bossiney & Rocky Valley p26St.Nectans Glen p28-29

Boscastle p30-31Crackington Haven p32Widemouth Bay p33Davidstow p34Delabole p35Safe Motoring p36-37Camel Trail p38Useful Contacts p39

Tintagel Visitor Centre

Large selection of books,maps, local information,crafts and Cornish goods.

Well worth a Visit !Bossiney Road, Tintagel PL34 0AJ

Tel. 01840 779084

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Legend of King ArthurThe first outline of Arthur's life is givenby Geoffrey of Monmouth in "TheHistory of the Kings of Britain" writtenabout 880 years ago. How much ofthis life was fact or fiction isuncertain but a visit to NorthCornwall will allow you to learn somuch! Geoffrey tells us that Arthurwas the son of Uther Pendragon,King of the Britons, in a dangeroustime after Roman rule - the DarkAges. His account makes Tintagelthe fortress of King Gorlois and hisQueen Ygerna.

With the help of Merlin's magicUther tricked Ygerna into makinglove to him, thus Arthur wasconceived at Tintagel. ( SeeTintagel Castle, English Heritage).The child was given to Ector to beraised in secret. After Uther's deaththere was no King ruling all England.

Merlin placed a Sword in the Stonein London, saying that whoeverdrew it out would be King.

Arthur did so and Merlin had himcrowned. Arthur married Guineverewhose father gave him the RoundTable as a dowry. This was followedby a wonderful age of peace andchivalry. However, there werethreats from overseas and Arthurhad to travel to mainland Europeleaving Mordred, his son, in charge.Mordred rebelled, taking the crownfor himself, Arthur returned to Britain.

There followed a number of battlesas Mordred retreated to Cornwall.Finally they met at Camlann on theRiver Camel where a 6th centuryMemorial Stone now marks the spot(accessible through The ArthurianCentre at Slaughter Bridge, 10minute drive from Tintagel). The vastmajority of both armies died in theFinal Battle but Arthur spottedMordred amongst the bodies. Hecharged at him blaming him for the

King Arthur’s Great Halls

Enjoy the romance & tragedy of King Arthur & his Knights of the Round Table,

see some of the world’s finest stained glass windows in 72 jewelled coloured scenes.

Now licensed for weddings.

01840 770526

THE ARTHURIAN CENTRESlaughterbridge Nr Tintagel.

Information Centre and exhibition, DVD,brass rubbing, children's play area,

beautiful walks to the unique,1500-year-old memorial stone on the site of Arthurand Mordred’s last battle‘Camlann’.

Great visit for all ages.

Tel. 01840 213947 Sat Nav - PL32 9TT.

See website for details.www.arthur-online.co.uk

www.northcornwallheritage.co.uk

civil war and end of a Golden Age.He killed his son but Arthur's skull wasseriously injured by Mordred's swordas he fell dying. The battle was nowover. So ended the Fellowship ofthe Round Table. Arthur knew hewas mortally wounded and askedSir Bedevere to return the SwordExcalibur to The Lady of the Lake (Legend has it that this is DozmaryPool near Jamaica Inn on BodminMoor). Arthur was then taken toAvalon to be healed - one day toreturn and save the British peoplefrom subjugation.

This is a very short summary of themany, many stories of Arthur. Someof the later Medieval story tellersexpanded on these stories,sometimes adding in more magic,mystery and monsters, to keep theiraudience enthralled but much ofGeoffrey's 'History' might have beenbased on fact (just like the stories ofTroy led to its discovery). Visit KingArthur's Great Halls in Tintagel tofind out more about the medievalArthur.

Intriguingly Tintagel was a major 6thcentury trading centre.Archaeologists have found darkage buildings and high valueimports from the Mediterranean, a6th century slate carving was foundon Tintagel island in 1997 - itincludes a personal name verysimilar to Arthur. A large granitememorial stone was found atCamlann, Slaughterbridge in 1602.

It commemorates a powerful Britishleader and is dated to c.540AD -the date of the final battle. NorthCornwall was clearly the centre ofa trading empire based on Cornishtin, minerals and other goods. There are numerous facts andarchaeological finds that tie inperfectly with Geoffrey ofMonmouth's account of Arthur.

See: Tintagel Castle, King Arthur'sGreat Halls, and The ArthurianCentre at Slaughterbridge.

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Tintagel Castle, Haven and Merli

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King Arthur and the castle alongwith a 3D model showing thedevelopment of the castle overthe centuries.

2016 saw a series ofinterpretation panels and artisticinstallations across the siterevealing more of the historyand its links to medieval legends.

Also now added, an imaginativenew trail to help families andchildren explore and discoverthe many stories of the castle.

Castle Beach, TintagelWhich lies at the base ofTintagel Castle, is also known asTintagel Haven and is a smallsheltered tidal pebble beachwhich is a good place for aswim or snorkel. There are kelpbeds with plenty of marine lifeand grey seals are often around.It is a dog friendly beach with norestrictions.

n’s Cave

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Explore the landscape and its centuries-old story through new displays and works of art.

WHERE HISTORY MEETS LEGEND

Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE

Tintagel Castle is one of the mostvisited historic sites in Cornwall sowe have begun your visit with thisamazing location which is ownedby English Heritage.

Although it’s history dates back tothe Romans, it is believed to be thebirthplace of King Arthur and so issurrounded with legend andmystery. It is set high on thedramatic North Cornwall coastgiving the most wonderful viewsand pottery has been found on theisland which indicate it was asignificant site trading with TheRomans and the Mediterranean.

Opening times for Tintagel CastleOpen daily from 10am 1st April - 31Oct. Open weekends through thewinter. For details of opening timesand prices visit www.englishheritage.org.uk/tintagel

From 2015 visitors have been able toenjoy a new exhibition exploring thehistory and legends surrounding

Ye Olde Malthouse Inn

Fore St, Tintagel, PL34 0DA

+44 (0)1840 770 461www.malthousetintagel.com

Ye Olde Malthouse Inn is a 14th century tavernand bed & breakfast guest house. We offer

accommodation, an old country pubatmosphere, local ales, lunch and evening

meals in our restaurant.

Merlin’s Cave is found at the baseof the Castle Island on CastleBeach. At low tide you can enterthe cave and see through to theother side. Merlin, who was KingArthur’s teacher, is said to havelived in this cave.

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To attract modern visitors the villageneeded to smarten itself up andthrow off the "tatty" moniker onceattributed to it in sections of thetravel press. This was achieved by aregeneration project during 2003and 2004 costing over £4 million.

Now, as you stroll down the newlylaid granite pavements and look at

The origin of the name Tintagelprobably comes from "Dindagell" aCornish word meaning "fort on theconstriction" referring to the fort orcastle on the headland. Tintagelwas the name of the whole parish,the village being known as Trevenauntil the Victorian period. "Tre" is aCornish word meaning settlementor farmstead.

This picture shows what is now KingArthur’s Great Halls, but then aprivate house, known as TrevenaHouse, owned by Sir Arthur andLady Hayter who once entertainedW.E. Gladstone, the great PrimeMinister. It was built by DouglasCook and included 19 bedrooms,but no bathroom!

Farming has been the mainstay ofthe population's working life throughthe ages. But intermittently otheractivities flourished, albeit briefly.Slate was a valuable commodity,providing building stone and roofingfor local buildings as well as beingexported far and wide.

From the harbour fishing boats pliedtheir trade on the dangerous watersof the north Cornish coast. Vesselswould beach at Tintagel Cove,loading and unloading goods forsale and export to ports along theBristol Channel. It is known thatsmuggling was rife along thisnotorious coast, and many wrecksfurnished local households withopportune goods washed up in theaftermath.

from the past

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to the present

Café AnnidenSpecalising in Gluten Free Food

Our chef Anni who is celiac is passionate about the need forgiving the luxury of choice on our extensive gluten free menu

Lunch and Cream Teas.Local sourced food, catering for all tastes.Renowned Organic fair-trade coffees.

Now fully Licensed.New for 2017 - our extensive Evening Bistro Menu.

Bookings Taken.

Opposite the Tintagel Visitor CentreFree WiFi for our customers Dogs Very Welcome

01840 770460 cafeanniden@gmail.comFind us on Facebook

the clear blue sky overhead, yourview is no longer interrupted bywhat was once a cat's cradle ofoverhead wires.

You can whileaway some timesitting on oakseats in peacefulTrevena Square,once a busy busstation, now anattractive villagecentre withmodern disabledfriendly toiletfacilities and itsnewly installedgranite cross.

disabled friendlyfamily friendly

� Late night takeaway pizzas, 9pm - midnight daily.

� Gluten free meals.� Children’s crayons and

colouring pads available from the bar.

� Baby changing facilities.� Free High-speed Wi-Fi access

is available throughout the bar/lounge area.

� Unisex wheelchair accessible toilet.

KING ARTHUR’S ARMS INNOpen all year, this family friendly pub & B&B is in the centre of Tintagel

Free Wi-Fi and free to use ATMPlease telephone: 01840 770628 Email: info@kingarthursarms.co.ukwww.kingarthursarms.co.ukKing Arthurs Car Park, Tintagel

Village Centre parkingOvernight campervan parking permitted

There are a variety of rooms to suitmost needs, including wheelchairusers M3a disabled bedrooms,ground floor bedrooms, family roomsand 2 and 3 bedroomed Annexes. 5of the ground floor Annex roomshave no steps or stairs so are easilyaccessible to wheelchair users,baby’s pushchairs and people withwalking aids.

Each of these spacious accessibleAnnexes have rise and recline chairs,electrically adjustable beds, fires anda specially designed showerwetroom which facilitate easy accessand use, with shower wheelchair andshower stools available for guests touse during their stay. All rooms haveflat screen remote control TVs andhigh-speed WiFi.

The King Arthur’s Arms Inn a familyrun, family/child friendly inn andpublic house offering good foodand 4 star bed and breakfastaccommodation with a VisitEngland Silver Award, in the heartof Tintagel directly opposite theNational Trust property The OldPost Office. BOOK DIRECT forspecial offers and discounts.

Dogs are welcome in the bar butnot in the accommodation. TheInn generally serves food from

9am to 9pm daily, there may berestricted hours in the winter. Themenu includes all day breakfastand a good selection ofhomemade dishes with the meatused in our food locally sourcedwhenever possible from a localfarmer/butcher and all milk andcream comes from Cornish farms.

The 2 bars are well stocked withleading brands, Cornish Mead,mulled wines, a wide choice ofCornish ales, wines and cocktails.

A short drive to the car park at thestart of the coast path walk is themedieval cliff top church of St.Materiana with its ancientgraveyard hedge built in the“curzyway” style.

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The Accessibility Rating 1 pathtakes you through a mix ofcoastal scrub and grassland andoffers cliff top views of the sea,coastline and Tintagel Castle.

easy coastpath access

King Arthur’s Arms with accessible accommodation and convenient location makes it an ideal stopover onyour tour of the breathtakingly beautiful North Cornish coast. Enjoy good food, good beer, real ales andgood company. From breakfast to supper let ustake the hassle and washing-up out of meal time.

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2 short circular walks

Leaving the Car Park turn right.Follow the main street to the turningcircle at the Camelot Castle Hotelentrance. Take the track down toyour right marked “PublicFootpath”. This leads to a “kissinggate”. Go through and follow thepath down towards the coast path.You can take a short detour up toyour right onto Barras Nose, thereare spectacular views northtowards Bossiney, the cliffs aboveBoscastle and Bude in the distance.Continue on the coast pathtowards the Castle, where you cango on to the Island (entrance feepayable) or down the steps onto

walk 1 - From King Arthur’s Arms Car Parkthe beach to see Merlin’s Cave orjust rest for a while before walkingback up the wide track to thevillage and your starting point.Alternatively, as you start to walk upthe wide track towards the village,for a slightly longer walk you canfollow the zig-zag path on your rightwhich leads to the upper level ofthe Castle ruins. Once you reachthe top level you can either chooseto pay the entrance fee oralternatively carry on up the pathto your left which leads to St.Materiana Church. Stop for a whilebefore following the lane back tothe main street.

Leaving the car park turn left andcross the road to the Spar shop.Immediately after the Shop turn rightinto Trevena Square and walkthrough the Resident’s car park tothe bottom and cross over thewooden bridge. At the gate takethe footpath signposted ‘TheChurch’. Walk across the field andover the stile into the lane. Turn leftand carry on up the hill to St.Materiana Church. Alternatively, turn right out of the carpark and a few yards on your leftyou see the lane named “VicarageHill”. Follow this lane and you willalso reach the church.

walk 2 - From King Arthur’s Arms Car ParkIf you walk through the Churchyardand out at the top entrance on yourleft you will be on the part of thecoast path known as Glebe Cliff,owned by the National Trust.Turn right and walk along the gravelpath towards Tintagel Castle. Fromthis pathway you will enjoy thefantastic views either towards PortIsaac, the Castle Island or the Budecoastline. Continue down towardsthe Haven where you can explorethe beach and Merlin’s Cave. Walkback past the Tintagel Castle VisitorCentre and follow the wide paththat takes you back up to the villagemain street and your starting point.

St. Materiana ChurchSt. Materiana Church was builtalmost entirely as it appears today,in its cruciform shape of nave,chancel and transepts, betweenthe years 1080 and 1150, in thetime of the first Norman earls ofCornwall, Robert of Mortain and hisson William. They held Tintagel withother lands of the earldom, andbuilt their castle at Bossiney, somesmall remains of which may still beseen. They were followed by EarlReginald, a son of Henry 1, whoseems to have built the first castleon the island and probably finishedthe building of the Church.

It seems likely that the presentChurch was built on the site of anoratory served in Celtic days bythe monks of Minster and laterreplaced by a Saxon-style building.This would mean that Christianworship has been continuallyoffered on this spot for 1400 years.There is a good view of CastleIsland from the Church.

HEADLAND CARAVAN& CAMPING PARK

Max Francis, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DE

Tel: 01840 770239Email: headland.caravan@btconnect.com

www.headlandcaravanpark.co.uk

2-8 Berth Caravan HolidaysTouring & Campers Welcome.

Visit our website for more info & prices

A peaceful family run park, in King Arthur’s mystical village of Tintagel.

Perhaps one of the greatestimpacts on the Tintagel landscapeover the last 500 years has beenthe extent of quarrying and miningin the area.

MinesDuring the 18th and 19th centuriessmall mines opened all along theNorth Cornwall coast. Here inTintagel a mine was cut into theisland in 1806 known as KingArthur’s mine. It producedquantities of copper and lead untilit closed in 1854.

Slate QuarriesCliff quarries are a particularfeature of the region concentratedalong a small area of coast fivemiles on either side of Tintagel.Slate was quarried from the 1300suntil the early twentieth century. Agood example of these workingscan be seen at Lanterdan Quarry,south of Tintagel. Still workingtoday, Trevillett Quarry founded byWelsh slate miners during the 19thcentury contains two valuable

beds of slate, a red veined varietysuitable for walls and patios and ablue variety which produced theslates and floor of the Visitor Centre.

Jai’s Private Hire

TINTAGELCALL: 07446 206 280

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The Old Post Office is one of theNational Trust’s earliestacquisitions. This quaint house andgarden dating c.1380 is a rareexample of a medieval hall-house.Dramatically modified over 600years, yet retaining its charm, thehouse has served many uses, mostnotably as a Victorian letter-receiving office for the village inthe 1870s.

600 years of history.Learn what life was like, with family trails or dress-up in

Victorian Costume.

2017 Opening11-19 February, 11am-4pm

6 March – 2 April, 11am-4pm 3 April – 24 September, 10.30am-5.30pm25 September – 29 October, 11am-4pmLast admission 30 minutes before close.

Free to National Trust members,admission prices apply otherwise.

Tintagel Old Post Office, Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DB01840 770024 tintageloldpo@nationaltrust.org.uk

Tintagel Old Post Office

Tintagel

6 Seaters (2) - Dog FriendlyWeddings, Parties, Airport, Station Runs

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Tintagel

KingArthur's

CaféWe serve breakfast,

lunch & afternoon teas.

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PENDRIN HOUSEAtlantic Road, Tintagel

Mrs Jo Liddle Tel. 01840 770560Email info@pendrintintagel.co.ukwww.pendrintintagel.co.uk

7 bedrooms all en-suite or private facilitiesChildren over 11 welcome. Free Wi-Fi

Private parking. Sorry, no pets.Lovely Victorian House overlooking the cliffs and

Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful sea and countryside views.

Situated in the historical village of Tintagel. Close to the Castle, coast path and many amenities.

From £39 pppn. Open all year.

Tintagel is not just all about KingArthur. It sits right in the Centre ofthe finest section of the CornishCoastal path (CrackingtonHaven to Port Isaac).

There are walks for all abilitiesfrom the long Tintagel to PortIsaac to the easier Tintagel toTrebarwith to the south; goingnorth from Tintagel to Boscastlewith its spectacular views overBossiney Bay, the rushing watersof Rocky Valley, Long Island andLadies Window at Trevalga.Further along this walk can beseen the White Lookout on theapproach to Boscastle Harbourwith its distinctive Queens Head.

For the brave and morespectacular scenery walk on toCrackington Haven.

Open seven days a week from February to November.

Tintagel Youth Hostel A short walkalong the coast path from Tintageltowards Trebarwith, you will find theYouth Hostel nestled into the cliff top.The Hostel was a former quarryman’scottage. From this coast line thesunsets are magnificent.

Youth Hostel

We always recommend you weargood footwear when walking thecliffs. Take a drink and a mobilephone with you. As many walkersonly want to walk one way on thecoastal footpath, our advice alwaysis to take the bus to where you wantto go and walk back. This is

because the bus schedule islimited. There is also a goodselection of local Taxi's. Along withthe coastal footpaths the Parishhas a large network of inland pathsproviding direct routes betweenHamlets and Places of Interest.

Find us at the top of the track that leads to the Castle – call in for a refreshing drink and a delicious snack after your visit.

Fore Street, Tintagelwww.jodowns.com

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Local Events Calendar 2017

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The Cornishman InnGreat Food, Great Ale, Great Accommodation.

Tintagel - 01840 770238www.cornishmaninn.com

RestaurantFresh & exciting new

menu for 2017.Daily home made

specials.Coffee lounge – cakes &

cream teas.

Accommodation10 ensuite bedrooms

all with colour tv, tea &coffee making

facilities & centralheating.

Sky Box in every room.

PubLarge beer garden &children’s play area.Sky Sports & BT Sports.Regular live music &

quiz nights.Dog friendly.

situated right in the centre of the village, your hosts will offer you a very warm welcome.

Boscastle Walking Week - Saturday 25th March - Friday 31st MarchTrevithick Day, Camborne - Saturday 29th AprilPadstow Obby Oss - 1st MayHelston Flora Day - Saturday 6th MayRoyal Cornwall Show - 8th - 10th JunePadstow Vintage Rally - 30th June, 1st/2nd JulyDelabole Carnival Week - 8th - 15th July

TINTAGEL ORPHEUS MALE VOICE CHOIR - SUMMER CONCERTS20th July, 3rd August, 17th August, 31st August and 14th September.All in the Tintagel Social Hall. All at 7.30 p.m. for 8 p.m. - Look for localnotice boards.

Tintagel Carnival Week - 29th July - 6th AugustCamelford Show - 9th August 2017Bude Jazz Festival - 29th August - 1st September 2017

Further information can be obtained from Tintagel Visitor CentreAll dates correct at time of printing, please check before visiting.

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The disused Prince of Wales quarryclose to Trewarmett is a wonderfulsite, rich in wildlife and industrialhistory with great views of the seaand coast.

Here you can walk along a welldefined path around the bestpreserved beam engine house inNorth Cornwall. Built in 1871 at astaggering cost of £1590 (theequivalent of around £878,000 intodays money). During the1914/1918 war the WoolfCompound Engine inside it wassold for scrap and the housestood derelict until 1971 when agroup of locals raised the moneyto refurbish and make it safe. It isnow a Grade 2 Listed Building.

ATLANTIC VIEW HOTELTREKNOW,TINTAGEL

9 double, twin, triple & family bedroomsAll rooms with sea or countryside views

Indoor heated swimming poolChildren welcome, sorry no pets.

Free Wi-Fi

Lovely Victorian Country House set 300 yardsfrom the cliff top amid National Trust land in an

area of Outstanding Natural beauty. In theheart of King Arthur country, we have a

restaurant, licensed bar and swimming pool.

Mr. & Mrs. John LawsonTel. 01840 770221

Email atlantic-view@eclipse.co.ukwww.atlanticviewhoteltintagel.co.uk

Treknow is a hamlet in the Parish ofTintagel established in the earlypart of the 16th century to housequarry workers. The remains of oldquarry workings are clearly visibleon the coastline.

A small copper mine alsooperated in the latter years of the18th century.

TreknowTintagel

Tintagel self-catering holiday accommodation

Beautiful coastal and countryside viewsWarm and comfortable retreat at any time of the yearIn the heart of North Cornwall with the legends of King

Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Sleeps 5Cleaned and maintained by owners who live nearby.

Weekly tariff from £300 per week, short breaks available

Contact: Sue & Kearon MothEmail moth.sct@btinternet.com

Tel. 01840 770022 Mobile 07856 613831www.chylowen-tintagel.co.uk

Find us on Facebook, Owners Direct and Airbnb.

CHYLOWEN

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Trebarwith StrandTrebarwith Strand - With its vastcliffs, dark caves and fine goldensand, this was once the centre ofthe local slate trade, from wherequarried stone was exported.

In the 1800s, this natural cove grewin importance mainly due toextensive quarrying along the cliffsand inland at the Prince of Walesquarry. It was so much easier toextract slate on the coast. Not onlywas it good quality, but there wereno problems with waste material. Itwas just thrown into the sea.Transport was made easy by simplyshipping the slate out directly fromthe quarry site via Port William, asmall harbour at the south end ofthe cove. Today the abandonedquarries leave a legacy of richindustrial heritage that is clearlyvisible from the coast pathbetween Trebarwith Strand andTintagel.

Today, Trebarwith’s beautifulbeach, known as the Strand, is very

popular with locals and holidaymakers. Frequent strong winds offthe Atlantic Ocean make forexcellent surfing. The clean sand,warm pools and climbing rocksmake it a great place for children.The beach is tidal and at low tide itextends for almost a mile. At hightide the water covers the beachcompletely for about two hours. It issafer to bathe after low tide, whenthe tide is coming in. During holidayseasons lifeguards are present toensure the safety of bathers.

CUMBRAE HOLIDAY AGENCYTrebarw i th S t rand. T in tage l

Jayne Warton - Tel. 01840 214888jaynewarton@hotmail.comwww.cumbraeholidays.com

A range of self-catering properties inTrebarwith and the surrounding area.

Sleeping from 2-12 persons.

Pets welcome atselected properties.Please quote ref: TVG

when booking.

The Mill House, dates back to 1760 has 9 ensuitebedrooms, a traditional bar & a stylish restaurant

in a woodland setting close to the beach.

Open every day for lunch & dinner, Pauper'ssupper on Wednesdays (excluding July &

August-3 courses for £17.50) & steak night onThursdays. Regular live music.

Perfect venue for dining out, private &corporate functions, weddings & civil

partnerships.

The Mill House, Trebarwith, Tintagel,Cornwall PL34 0HDTel: 01840 770200

www.themillhouseinn.co.uk

Beach Safety

For most people, the seaside is nottheir usual environment. Makeyourself aware of high and lowtides and be aware of slipperyrocks. In the water be aware ofrip currents - they could drag youout of your depth. Try to choose alifeguard patrolled beach.

Wind and sun can cause sunburnand ruin your holiday - make sureyou apply a high factor sunscreento all your family, wear a hat andkeep covered up or seek shade,especially during the midday sun.

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Bossiney and Rocky Valley 2 walks

Turn right out of the Visitor Centre carpark and follow Bossiney Road for afew hundred yards until you reach theCatholic Church. Turn right intoTrenale Lane and follow the lane tothe grass triangle at the top. Here,you should turn left and follow thelane. There are fabulous views ofTintagel and the coastline along thisstretch of the lane. Carry on until youreach the crossroads. Go straightacross towards the hamlet ofHalgabron. Further down the lanethere is a steep left hand bend. Onthe right hand

side of the bend you will see a “PublicFootpath” sign. Go over the stile andfollow the footpath down through thewoods to St. Nectans Glen.

walk 3A WALK FROM TINTAGEL VISITOR CENTRE TO ST. NECTAN’S GLEN

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Turn right out of the Visitor Centre carpark and follow the road out of thevillage towards Boscastle. You will passthrough the hamlet of Bossiney. Followthe road down the hill out of Bossineyand up the other side. At the brow ofthe hill, there is a car park on the lefthand side providing free parking for St.Nectan’s Glen. After parking your car,carefully cross over the road and takethe track opposite which is clearlymarked to St. Nectans Glen. You willpass St. Pirans well and St. PiransChurch on the left. Then bear right andfollow the signs to the waterfall.

drive/walk 4A DRIVE AND WALK FROM TINTAGEL VISITORCENTRE TO ST. NECTANS GLEN

Bossiney is a small hamlet on theoutskirts of Tintagel on the road toBoscastle. It is situated in one ofthe most beautiful areas of thenorth Cornwall coast, much of itbeing maintained by the NationalTrust.

Bossiney was mentioned in theDomesday Book as ‘Botcinnii’, amanor held by the Count ofMortain. It was the parliamentaryseat of Sir Francis Drake and in 1584he gave his election speech fromBossiney Mound which is next tothe Methodist Chapel and Jill Pool.

The Mound is all that remains of aNorman wooden fortress but myth

has it that ‘The Round Table ‘ ofKing Arthur and his knights is buriedhere and will rise up from theMound on midsummer’s night.

Bossiney Cove - this is a wonderfulbeach which is dog friendly with norestrictions. You will see the famous‘Elephant Rock’ with its trunk in thesand. At low tide it joins up withBenoath Cove. It is a popularbeach for families and surfers allthe year round.

In times past the path to the beachwas a donkey track where sandwas collected for fertilizing thefields. Lye Rock and the Sisters arehome to many seabirds.

Rocky Valley - The Trevillett Riverrushes through this narrow gorge,originally known as Crockett’s TorValley, before tumbling into thewaters of Bossiney Haven. The softbedrock, consisting of alternatingbands of coarse and fine-grainedgrey slates, dates back to theUpper Devonian Age (377-363million years ago), and stretches amile inland to St. Nectan’s Kieve.

The river’s erosive power hasproduced a spectacular scene ofcrags, smooth rocks, gullies,cataracts and deep chasms.Further up the valley, remarkablywell preserved maze carvings arefound on a rock face behind theruins of an old roman mill. Similarcarvings found in Crete date back4000 years, but these were onlyfirst mentioned in 1948.

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St. Nectan’s GlenSt. Nectan’s Glen is a magical,tranquil and sacred site set in fifteenacres of stunning woodland. As youwalk up to the Glen along the gentlyflowing river, you will be amazed atthe stunning natural beautysurrounding you. The softly singingbirds above you or the spring flowersand foliage with their fragrance atyour feet, makes this a multi-sensoryexperience. Further along, you willsee the rocks and ruins of oldbuildings whose energy reflects thememories that they have seen.

You can sit by the river listening tothe water or explore the Meditationroom also known as St. Nectan’scell, where ‘it’ is said Nectan livedwith his parents and 23 brothers and

sisters back in the sixth century.

After a short walk down through astunningly landscaped woodland,you will reach the jewel in the crown.A magnificent 60 foot Waterfall andkieve, believed to be the only onelike it in the world. You will see howspecial St Nectan’s Glen is. Lookingfurther, you see a Site of SpecialScientific Interest containing rareand endangered Ferns, Fungi andplants.

Visiting the Glen, the one thing that iscertain is that you will never feel thesame again. You will go awayfeeling cleansed, refreshed anduplifted having experiencedsomething magical.

A free leaflet about St. Necten’s Glen is available in the Tintagel Visitor Centre.

Opening TimesHigh Season: Easter - October - 9.30 to 5.00 pm

Low Season: November to Easter - 10.30 to 3.00 pmAccess: please note, access is via a footpath and is just over a mile.

It is rural and walking footwear is advised.Charges: � e footpath through to the glen and entrance to the cafe is free. � ere is a variable admission fee for the waterfalls,

please see website or notice board in the car park for details.

LOVE NATURE, LOVE ST NECTAN’S GLEN

An exquisite location of naturally formed waterfalls, creating a spiritual haven of peace and tranquillity in a hidden Cornish valley of outstanding natural beauty. A place of spiritual pilgrimage since the 5th century.

An Area of Outstanding Beauty

Trethevy, Tintagel PL34 0BE01840 779538www.st-nectansglen.co.uk

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Boscastle

This is a very popular medievalvillage with an Elizabethan harbour.It is not only a busy fishing villagebut in the past it was a small portimporting limestone and coal aswell as exporting slate and otherlocal produce.

The Rivers Jordan, Valency andParadise flow through the village.The Valency valley is a magical

SUPERB PUB FOOD & DRINKTERRACE & BEER GARDEN

ELEGANT DINING RESTAURANTOverlooking the harbour and surrounded by the beautifulNorth Cornwall coastline, the Wellington Hotel is one of

Cornwall’s oldest Coaching Inns. Whether you stay at our 3AA Star Hotel or just come to eat and drink, we would love

to welcome you.

The Long Bar & TerraceA traditional pub bar with a great selection of real ales, beersand ciders and serving superb food at lunch and in the evenings.Families are welcome, with children’s or special diet menusavailable. Dogs are welcome too.

The Waterloo RestaurantWith 2 AA Rosettes, an elegant Georgian dining room, talentedchefs and fresh local ingredients, enjoy an amazing meal inbeautiful surroundings.

The Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0AQwww.wellingtonhotelboscastle.com

01840 250202 info@wellingtonhotelboscastle.com

walk to the dark and intriguingMinster Church. Jordan Vale is thesteep hill rising from the WellingtonHotel to the top of the village. Awalk up or down between the oldstone cottages takes one back intime. Forrabury Church stands highup to the south of Boscastle andnot too far off the coastal path.BosCars

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The photo below shows the whitelookout. This was built as asummer house around 1827. In later years it was used byrevenue men and then thecoastguards. In recent years it hasbeen re-established for thispurpose and is managed byCoastwatch volunteers.

The views along the coast arespectacular from this point, lookingnorth towards Bude, Hartland andLundy Island and south to the cliffsof Tintagel and its castle.

TROUT FISHING in the Valency Valley Boscastle

To book call Justin on07969 699 572

Beginners and families are welcome.Tuition, rod and tackle hire also available.

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Run by Robin, Jackie and their team, Boscastle Farm Shop andCafé is in a stunning location. Surrounded by National TrustFarmland and less than 50 yards to the coastal path. e wholeconcept of Boscastle Farm shop came about because of a passion forgreat quality local produce and a love of the fantastic place we live.ere is nowhere better to showcase our produce than in thisstunning location. e views from the shop & café are breathtaking.Enjoy the stunning sea view, whilst enjoying a delicious home made

01840 250827Hillsborough Farm . Boscastle . PL35 0HHenquiries@boscastlefarmshop.co.uk www.boscastlefarmshop.co.uk

Your local supplier ofAWARD WINNING RED RUBY BEEF

Whichever direction you approachCrackington Haven, the views arereally spectacular. Only the roadseparates the sea from a couple ofbeach shops, a handful of houses,and a public house. With goodcar parking space this makes anideal base for those who enjoywalking and having fun on thebeach with the family.

To the north of Penkenna Point(430 ft) lies St Gennys withbreathtaking views towards Bude,Morwenstow and Lundy Island. Tothe south the North Cornwall coasttraverses to the highest cliff in

Crackington Haven Widemouth Bay

This is a long open bay andbeach on the Atlantic coast. It isideal for families and is popularfor a variety of seaside activities.

Lifeguards patrol the beach in thepeak summer months when dogsare not permitted on the northbeach. A variety of marinewildlife can be found in the rockpools.

There are cafes on and aroundthe beach as well as a puband shops on the hill abovethe bay. There is ampleparking. It is also a popularwalking area with wonderfulcoastal views.

Just around the cliff top fromthe main beach is OutdoorAdventure. Established in1981 with the vision ofbecoming one of the topproviders of adrenaline

Amix of adventure swimming, scramblingand jumping, where the ocean meets the cliffs.

Individuals, families & groups - all abilities

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activities in the UK, their surfschool based at Widemouth Baybeach, provides lessons forcomplete beginners through tointermediates.

Their coasteering locations aresecond to none (one at our ownBossiney Cove). Theirexperienced instructors will takeyou on an amazing journey andmake it as challenging as you like.

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Crackington HavenOPEN ALL YEAR

Everything created & baked here!

SPECIALTIESRED RUBY BEEF PORK BELLY CABIN PASTIESCREAM TEAS & CAKES WITH A DIFFERENCE

England – High Cliff at well over700 ft.

The Cabin Cafe specialises in homecooked foods, stunning cakes andpasties. All food is baked on thepremises using local produce andfree range ingredients. Homeproduced Red Ruby beef headsthe range of local reared meatsalso available to take home. Theshop sells everything you need for aday on the beach.

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Davidstow and Bodmin Moor Camelford and DelaboleDuring the Second World War, RAFDavidstow Airfield was built. In 1941the land was acquired andconstruction started early in 1942providing a three runway airfieldwith extensive dispersal areas using700 acres of moor and farm land.

At 970ft above sea level it was thehighest airbase in the country,home to coastal commandsquadrons involved in air searescue, U-boat hunting andshipping patrols. It closed inDecember 1945.

Afterwards it was used as a motorracing circuit. In the 1950s threeFormula 1 races were held there.

Today, the main control tower isclearly visible with views to CrowdyReservoir, Roughtor and Brown Willy.

Located next to Dairy CrestCreamery (the home of Davidstowand Cathedral City cheeses), theRAF Memorial Museum and theDavidstow Airfield & Cornwall atWar Museums are well worth a visit.Their websites give detailedinformation and lists of forthcomingevents.

Delabole slate is probably the finestslate available and is knownthroughout the world. The quarry isone of the largest man made holesin Europe and can be visited free ofcharge.

Slate has been quarried here sincethe early twelfth century. InElizabethan times five small privatequarries were combined to formthe old Delabole Slate Company.Over 1000 men were employedand produced an average of 120tonnes of slate each day. It wastransported by horse and wagon toPort Gaverne and then taken byboat around the country and inlater years by train.

Today the Delabole SlateCompany Ltd. is a private Cornishcompany and employs around 40people.

DELAMERE BUNGALOWSWest Downs, Delabole

Self- catering property, lovely setting withpanoramic views over the Allen Valley.

Sleeping up to 4 people (or 5/6). Weekly prices from £220 to £440.

Some discounts and part week bookings available. Sorry no pets.

Tel: Janet 01895 234144info@ delamerebungalows.co.ukwww.delamerebungalows.co.uk

Three Services Museum on WWII Airfield,Davidstow, PL32 9YFMobile: 07799 194 918www.cornwallatwarmuseum.co.ukAdult £5. Conc £4 Fam £13 (2Adults & 3child)Open 10am - 5pm / last admission 4.15pmEaster till Nov Closed Sun, Mon & Tues.Open every day in July, Aug, Sept plus School& Bank Holidays.Airfield tours, available July, Aug, Sept.Tours very popular please book, phone/email.

Parking Spaces & Garden Sheds outside of theblue gates are not part of this Museum, Pleasedrive through the blue gates into our car parkthank you.

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motor services

ATLANTICM OTO RS E R V I C E S

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MOT TestingFull Repair FacilitiesCar Recovery & Sales

GOOD GARAGE SCHEME member

alan@atlantic.orangehome.co.uk

call: 01840 212 650

We are a garage situated on the B3266some 3.5 miles from Tintagel and 400

yards from the A39 at Camelford.IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH

YOUR CAR, CALL US FIRST – CALLSARE ANSWERED 24/7 OR

ATLANTIC MOTOR SERVICESTintagel Road, Camelford, PL32 9RR

Tel. 01840 212650

We offer excellent service andrepair facilities for all makes ofcars, owner proprietor, with over49 years experience. We areMembers of the Good GarageScheme and a VOSA approvedMOT testing station.

We pride ourselves in being ableto carry out the following, allforms of car repairs, diagnosticand electronic repairs, airconditioning work, tyres andbatteries.

We have four up to datecourtesy cars for which we makeno charge [age and licenceconditions apply]. We also offera recovery service from and toany part of the U.K.

We are a garage situated on theB3266 some 3.5 miles fromTintagel and 400 yards from theA39 at Camelford.

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITHYOUR CAR, CALL US FIRST – CALLSARE ANSWERED 24/7 OR EMAILalan@atlantic.orangehome.co.uk

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Safe motoringPlease remember, going on holiday is probably thelongest journey you will do in a year.

Join a motoring organisation. If you break down onroute recovery to your home can be hugelyexpensive.

Have your car serviced by a reputable garage. GoodGarage Scheme members are subject to a strictmonitoring code and can be trusted to do a goodjob.

Always check your oil, coolant and screen washlevels, tyre pressures and lights before your journey.

Check the condition of your tyres. On motorwayswhen driving at high speeds your tyres work hard.Many breakdowns and some accidents are causedby tyre problems. Check your tyres for wear anddamage. Pressures will need to be increased whenloaded or towing.

If you are towing make sure the tyres on your trailer orcaravan are fully checked as above.

If you have a problem with your car coming down onholiday, have it checked as soon as possible.Problems rarely disappear on their own.

Make sure if you have a roof rack that both it and theload are secure. We can have very high winds inCornwall.

When using cycle racks, make sure that both the rackand the cycles do not obscure the lights or numberplate.

Keep your petrol tank well filled. Getting stuck downquiet narrow lanes in the middle of the countryside isnot much fun.

Take your time! Cornwall is rural and has manynarrow lanes with blind bends. Always anticipate thepossibility that just around that narrow corner theremay be a wide farm vehicle that cannot stop quickly.There may also be a family enjoying a walk or cyclistson the road. Enjoy a leisurely drive and stay safe.

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www.tintagelparishcouncil.gov.ukThis Guide was produced and published by Tintagel Visitor Centre

Bossiney Road, Tintagel, Cornwall. PL34 0AJTel: 01840 779084 Email: clerk@tintagelparishcouncil.gov.uk

Tintagel Parish Council accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of advertiser’s entries.

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Useful Contact InformationTintagel Visitor Centre 01840 779084

Devon & Cornwall Police 101

Doctors’ SurgeriesTintagel, Bossiney Road 01840 770214Boscastle Surgery 01840 250209Camelford Medical Centre 01840 213894 Delabole Surgery 01840 213229

Minor Injury Unit – Bodmin Hospital 01208 251577NHS Direct 111First Responders 999

Bus ServiceFirst Kernow 01872 305950

VetsPenbode – Camelford 01840 213277Nutes - Wadebridge 01208 813258RSPCA - Emergency Number 03001234999

Dentist April Lodge, Bude (NHS) 01288 355355

Mobile Bank TintagelNat West - Visitor Centre Car Park - Friday 11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Local Church ServicesSt Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Sunday Mass - 5.30 pm

Holy Days of obligation 12 noon & weekdays normally 10.00am

St Materiana Church Glebe Cliff Sunday Service - 10 amTintagel Methodist Church Sunday Service - 10.30 amBossiney Methodist Chapel Sunday Service - 11 amSt. Piran Church, Trethevy Weekly communion service,

Wednesday 10.00 a.m.

Tintagel Youth Hostel 01840 770334 or 0845 371 9145Boscastle Youth Hostel 0845 371 9006 or 01840 250928

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This ever popular 15 miles of trafficfree family cycling is a wonderfuloption for a day out no matterwhat the weather. The contrast inrides is spectacular - downstreamalong the Estuary to Padstow is stillthe most popular but the riversideride up to the Moors is very specialand is the more sheltered route.

When you combine the naturalbeauty of the Camel Trail with aride that is very comfortable forsomeone "not been on a bike foryears" this facility, with Bridge BikeHire providing bikes for all thefamily in Wadebridge, is a must dofor any visitor.

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