A circular walk from Tintagel to Bossiney Haven and Rocky Valley

Tintagel to Rocky Valley

A circular walk via King Arthur's Great Halls and the Old Post Office and along the coastline from Tintagel Castle past towering headlands and island bird colonies to the golden, sandy cove at Bossiney Haven, returning via the labyrinthine carvings and ruins of mills in the woods of Rocky Valley.

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The walk starts from the Visitor's Centre and passes King Arthur's Great Halls and the Old Post Office on its way to Tintagel Castle. The route then follows the coast to Barras Nose - the first coastal land ever purchased by the National Trust - and continues past the Iron Age hillfort at Willapark to the sandy beach at Bossiney Haven. After passing Benoath Cove, the route follows the river up Rocky Valley through the woodland. It returns to Tintagel via Bossiney, where Sir Francis Drake was elected to Parliament.

Highlights

  • Sandy beach at Bossiney Haven and Benoath Cove
  • Panoramic views over the Tintagel coastline from the headlands of Willapark and Barras Nose
  • Labyrinthine stone carvings in the ancient woodland of Rocky Valley
  • Cream teas and quirky mystic shops in Tintagel
  • Views over Tintagel Castle and Tintagel Haven from Barras Nose
  • Tintagel Old Post Office and King Arthur's Great Halls

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 111
  • Distance: 4 miles/6.4 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking shoes or trainers in dry weather
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Cornishman
  • The King Arthurs Arms
  • Wootons Inn
  • Ye Olde Malthouse

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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