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Tintagel p1 - 27 Tintagel offers a uniquely wonderful Welcome p3 holiday experience. The breath- Ye Olde Legend of p4 - 5 taking beauty of its natural p6 - 7 coastline, rugged cliffs, coastal History p8 - 9 Malthouse Inn Family/Disabled Friendly p10-11 paths and sandy bays makes it a Short Walks p12, 26 top destination in . St Materiana Church p13 The Old Post Office p14 The opportunity to holiday in Tintagel p14 - 18 Tintagel and the surrounding area Youth Hostel p17 with the wealth of things to do and p19 see make it much more than just a Tintagel Parish Map p20 - 21 Trebarwith Strand p22 - 23 day visit destination. p24 p25 In compiling this guide we hope to St. Nectan’s Glen p27 give you a small taste of the History, Ye Olde Malthouse Inn is a 14th century tavern and bed & breakfast guest house. We offer p28 - 29 Myths and Legends, walks and accommodation, an old country pub p30 wonderful scenery to be found in atmosphere, local ales, lunch and evening Widemouth Bay p31 the area, along with information meals in our restaurant. p32 about places to stay, places to eat, Fore St, Tintagel, PL34 0DA p33 things to do and many attractions +44 (0)1840 770 461 Camel Trail p34 Safe Motoring p36 - 37 to visit. www.malthousetintagel.com Local Events p38 Useful Contacts p39 For more information please visit us at www.tintagelparishcouncil.gov.uk

02 03 Legend of King Arthur

The first outline of Arthur's life is given civil war and end of a Golden Age. by in "The King Arthur’s Great Halls He killed his son but Arthur's skull was

History of the Kings of Britain" written © seriously injured by 's sword about 880 years ago. How much of as he fell dying. The battle was now this life was fact or fiction is over. So ended the Fellowship of uncertain but a visit to North the . Arthur knew he Cornwall will allow you to learn so was mortally wounded and asked much! Geoffrey tells us that Arthur Sir Bedevere to return the Sword was the son of , to The King of the Britons, in a dangerous (Legend has it that this is Dozmary time after Roman rule - the Dark Pool near on Ages. His account makes Tintagel Moor). Arthur was then taken to the fortress of King and his Enjoy the romance & tragedy of King Arthur to be healed - one day to Queen Ygerna. & his Knights of the Round Table, return and save the British people see some of the world’s finest stained glass from subjugation. With the help of 's magic windows in 72 jewelled coloured scenes. Now licensed for weddings. Uther tricked Ygerna into making This is a very short summary of the love to him, thus Arthur was 01840 770526 many, many stories of Arthur. Some Intriguingly Tintagel was a major 6th conceived at Tintagel. ( See of the later Medieval story tellers century trading centre. Tintagel Castle, English Heritage). Arthur did so and Merlin had him expanded on these stories, Archaeologists have found dark The child was given to Ector to be crowned. Arthur married sometimes adding in more magic, age buildings and high value raised in secret. After Uther's death whose father gave him the Round mystery and monsters, to keep their imports from the Mediterranean, a there was no King ruling all . Table as a dowry. This was followed audience enthralled but much of 6th century slate carving was found by a wonderful age of peace and Geoffrey's 'History' might have been on Tintagel island in 1997 - it Merlin placed a Sword in the Stone chivalry. However, there were based on fact (just like the stories of includes a personal name very in London, saying that whoever threats from overseas and Arthur Troy led to its discovery). Visit King similar to Arthur. A large granite drew it out would be King. had to travel to mainland Europe Arthur's Great Halls in Tintagel to memorial stone was found at leaving Mordred, his son, in charge. find out more about the medieval Camlann, in 1602. Mordred rebelled, taking the crown Arthur. THE ARTHURIAN CENTRE for himself, Arthur returned to Britain. It commemorates a powerful British Slaughterbridge Nr Tintagel. leader and is dated to c.540AD - There followed a number of battles the date of the final battle. North Information Centre and exhibition, DVD, as Mordred retreated to Cornwall. Cornwall was clearly the centre of brass rubbing, children's play area, Finally they met at Camlann on the a trading empire based on Cornish beautiful walks to the unique,1500-year- where a 6th century tin, minerals and other goods. old memorial stone on the site of Arthur Memorial Stone now marks the spot There are numerous facts and and Mordred’s last battle‘Camlann’. (accessible through The Arthurian archaeological finds that tie in Great visit for all ages. Centre at Slaughter Bridge, 10 perfectly with Geoffrey of minute drive from Tintagel). The vast Monmouth's account of Arthur. Tel. 01840 213947 Sat Nav - PL32 9TT. majority of both armies died in the See website for details. Final Battle but Arthur spotted See: Tintagel Castle, King Arthur's www.arthur-online.co.uk Mordred amongst the bodies. He Great Halls, and The Arthurian www.northcornwallheritage.co.uk charged at him blaming him for the Centre at Slaughterbridge. 04 05 Tintagel Castle, Haven and Merlin’s Cave

Tintagel Castle is one of the most history and legends surrounding visited historic sites in Cornwall so we King Arthur and the castle along have begun your visit with this with a 3D model showing the THE LEGEND LIVES ON amazing location which is owned by development of the castle over Explore the myth and mystery of King Arthur in breathtaking surroundings. English Heritage. the centuries.

Although it’s history dates back to New for 2016 will be a series of the Romans, it is believed to be the interpretation panels and artistic birthplace of King Arthur and so is installations across the site surrounded with legend and revealing more of the history mystery. It is set high on the and its links to medieval legends. dramatic coast giving the most wonderful views and There will also be an imaginative pottery has been found on the new trail to help families and island which indicate it was a children explore and discover significant site trading with The the many stories of the castle. Romans and the Mediterranean. Castle Beach, Tintagel Opening times for Tintagel Castle Which lies at the base of Tintagel Open daily from 10am 25 March - 31 Castle, is also known as Tintagel The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no. 07447221, registered in England. Oct. Open weekends through the Haven and is a small sheltered winter. For details of opening times tidal pebble beach which is a and prices visit good place for a swim or Merlin’s Cave is found at the base www.englishheritage.org.uk/tintagel snorkel. There are kelp beds with of the Castle Island on Castle Beach. At low tide you can enter Tintagel plenty of marine life and grey Land Rover Service New for 2016 at Tintagel Castle seals are often around. It is a the cave and see through to the other side. Merlin, who was King From 2015 visitors have been able to dog friendly beach with no Tintagel Castle is situated half a mile enjoy a new exhibition exploring the restrictions. Arthur’s teacher, is said to have from the village down a steep and lived in this cave. uneven track. Our land rovers run a continuous service daily from Easter - 31st October.

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06 07 from the past to the present

The origin of the name Tintagel probably comes from "Dindagell" a Cornish word meaning "fort on the delilicious constriction" referring to the fort or - UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - castle on the headland. Tintagel Dog Friendly Licensed Cafe & FREE WIFI was the name of the whole parish, the village being known as Trevena SERVING until the Victorian period. "Tre" is a Breakfast, Lunches, Daily Specials, Cornish word meaning settlement Cream Teas & Cornish Pasties or farmstead. Home made cakes including Gluten This picture shows what is now King Free selection available. Arthur’s Great Halls, but then a private house, known as Trevena CALL: 01840 770885 House, owned by Sir Arthur and Lady Hayter who once entertained To attract modern visitors the village W.E. Gladstone, the great Prime needed to smarten itself up and Minister. It was built by Douglas throw off the "tatty" moniker once Cook and included 19 bedrooms, attributed to it in sections of the but no bathroom! travel press. This was achieved by a regeneration project during 2003 Farming has been the mainstay of view is no longer interrupted by and 2004 costing over £4 million. the population's working life through what was once a cat's cradle of the ages. But intermittently other overhead wires. You can while Now, as you stroll down the newly activities flourished, albeit briefly. away some time sitting on oak laid granite pavements and look at seats in peaceful Trevena Square, Slate was a valuable commodity, the clear blue sky overhead, your providing building stone and roofing once a busy bus station, now an for local buildings as well as being attractive village centre with exported far and wide. modern disabled friendly toilet facilities and its newly installed From the harbour fishing boats plied Café Anniden granite cross. Do you get down in the dumps when you find it hard their trade on the dangerous waters to eat out because you have a dietary intolerance? of the north Cornish coast. Vessels Well look no further, would beach at Tintagel Cove, Why not pop into Cafe Anniden Our chef Anni who is celiac is passionate about the need for giving loading and unloading goods for the luxury of choice on our extensive gluten free menu. sale and export to ports along the From Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Cream Teas. Bristol Channel. It is known that Scrumptious local sourced food, catering for all tastes. We do organic fair-trade 100% arabica coffee from rich smooth lattes smuggling was rife along this to creamy daily milk cappuccinos and we think its the best in Tintagel. notorious coast, and many wrecks Opposite the Tintagel Visitor Centre furnished local households with Free WiFi for our customers Dogs Very Welcome opportune goods washed up in the 01840 770460 [email protected] aftermath. Find us on Facebook 08 09 family friendly disabled friendly

There are a variety of rooms to suit KING ARTHUR’S ARMS INN most needs, including wheelchair Open all year, this family friendly pub & B&B is in the centre of Tintagel users M3 disabled bedrooms, ground floor bedrooms and King Arthur’s Arms with accessible accommodation and convenient location makes it an ideal stopover on your tour of the breathtakingly beautiful North Cornish coast. Enjoy good food, good beer, real ales and good family/friends 2 and 3 bedroom company. From breakfast to supper let us take the annexes. hassle and washing-up out of meal time. Free Wi-Fi and free to use ATM The Inn on the ground floor with no steps or stairs thus making it Please telephone: 01840 770628 easily accessible for wheelchair Email: [email protected] users, babies www.kingarthursarms.co.uk pushchairs and King Arthurs Car Park, Tintagel people needing specially designed Village Centre parking walking aids. wetroom which facilitates Overnight campervan parking permitted easy access and use. The Each spacious comfortable chairs and The King Arthur’s Arms Inn a family for food, there may be restricted disabled beds are electrically run, family/child friendly inn and hours in the winter months. The accommodation operated. All rooms have public house offering good food menu includes all day breakfast includes a high-speed WIFI. and 4 star bed and breakfast and a good selection of accommodation in the heart of homemade dishes with the meat Tintagel directly opposite the used in our food locally sourced property The Old whenever possible from a local easy coastpath access Post Office. farmer/butcher and all milk and cream comes from Cornish farms. A short drive to the car park In 2015 the National Trust Dogs are welcome in the bar but located next to Tintagel Parish upgraded additional paths, not in the bedrooms. The 2 bars are well stocked with Church, St. Materiana, provides which allows even greater access leading brands, Cornish Mead, easy access to the coast path to this area and towards the The Inn is generally open 9am- mulled wines and a wide choice and the beautiful views of Tintagel Youth Hostel and Castle. The car 9pm daily throughout the summer of Cornish real ales. Island, the castle ruins and the park has been upgraded and coastline. levelled. N Gluten free meals menu. N Children’s crayons and paper available from the bar. N Baby changing facilities – gentlemen with young children and babies are invited to use the children’s facilities located in the ladies toilet. N Free High-speed Wi-Fi access is available throughout the bar/lounge area, please ask a member of staff for the exclusive security key. 11 2 short circular walks St. Materiana Church

St. Materiana Church was built From King Arthur’s Arms Car Park almost entirely as it appears today, walk 1 - in its cruciform shape of nave, Leaving the Car Park turn right. the beach to see Merlin’s Cave or chancel and transepts, between Follow the main street to the turning just rest for a while before walking the years 1080 and 1150, in the circle at the Castle Hotel back up the wide track to the time of the first Norman earls of entrance. Take the track down to village and your starting point. Cornwall, Robert of Mortain and his your right marked “Public Alternatively, as you start to walk up son William. They held Tintagel with Footpath”. This leads to a “kissing the wide track towards the village, other lands of the earldom, and gate”. Go through and follow the for a slightly longer walk you can built their castle at Bossiney, some path down towards the coast path. follow the zig-zag path on your right small remains of which may still be You can take a short detour up to which leads to the upper level of seen. They were followed by Earl your right onto Barras Nose, there the Castle ruins. Once you reach Reginald, a son of Henry 1, who are spectacular views north the top level you can either choose seems to have built the first castle towards Bossiney, the cliffs above to pay the entrance fee or on the island and probably finished Boscastle and in the distance. alternatively carry on up the path the building of the Church. Continue on the coast path to your left which leads to St. towards the Castle, where you can Materiana Church. Stop for a while It seems likely that the present go on to the Island (entrance fee before following the lane back to Church was built on the site of an payable) or down the steps onto the main street. oratory served in Celtic days by the monks of Minster and later replaced by a Saxon-style building. This would mean that Christian walk 2 - From King Arthur’s Arms Car Park worship has been continually offered on this spot for 1400 years. Leaving the car park turn left and If you walk through the Churchyard There is a good view of Castle cross the road to the Spar shop. and out at the top entrance on your Island from the Church. Immediately after the Shop turn right left you will be on the part of the into Trevena Square and walk coast path known as Glebe Cliff, through the Resident’s car park to owned by the National Trust. the bottom and cross over the Turn right and walk along the gravel wooden bridge. At the gate take path towards Tintagel Castle. From The Avalon the footpath signposted ‘The this pathway you will enjoy the ATLANTIC ROAD, TINTAGEL Church’. Walk across the field and fantastic views either towards Port JULIE & PETER CAPSTICK over the stile into the lane. Turn left Isaac, the Castle Island or the Bude TEL. 01840 770116 and carry on up the hill to St. coastline. Continue down towards Email [email protected] Materiana Church. the Haven where you can explore Alternatively, turn right out of the car the beach and Merlin’s Cave. Walk www.tintagelbedbreakfast.co.uk park and a few yards on your left back past the Tintagel Castle Visitor Victorian 5 star Guest House with Gold and All 7 rooms shower en-suite. you see the lane named “Vicarage Centre and follow the wide path Breakfast Awards. Gothic, contemporary style. Children over 5 welcome. Private gardens and parking. Locally sourced produce. Hill”. Follow this lane and you will that takes you back up to the village Special diets catered for. also reach the church. main street and your starting point. Stunning views to Tintagel Island, the Church & sea Free Wi-Fi for guests.

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Perhaps one of the greatest impacts on the Tintagel landscape over the last 500 years has been the extent of quarrying and mining in the area.

Mines During the 18th and 19th centuries small mines opened all along the North Cornwall coast. Here in Tintagel a mine was cut into the island in 1806 known as King Arthur’s mine. It produced quantities of copper and lead until it closed in 1854.

Slate Quarries Cliff quarries are a particular The Old Post Office is one of the feature of the region concentrated National Trust’s earliest along a small area of coast five beds of slate, a red veined variety acquisitions. This quaint house and Tintagel Old miles on either side of Tintagel. suitable for walls and patios and a garden dating c.1380 is a rare Slate was quarried from the 1300s blue variety which produced the slates and floor of the Visitor Centre. example of a medieval hall-house. Post Office until the early twentieth century. A good example of these workings Dramatically modified over 600 600 years of history. Learn what life was like, with family trails or dress-up in can be seen at Lanterdan Quarry, years, yet retaining its charm, the HEADLAND CARAVAN Victorian Costume. south of Tintagel. Still working house has served many uses, most 2016 Opening today, Trevillett Quarry founded by & CAMPING PARK notably as a Victorian letter- 7 Mar – 20 March 11am-4pm Welsh slate miners during the 19th receiving office for the village in 21 March – 25 Sept 10:30am-5:30pm 2-8 Berth Caravan Holidays 26 Sept – 30Oct 11am-4pm century contains two valuable the 1870s. Last admission 30 minutes before close. Touring & Campers Welcome. Free to National Trust members, Visit our website for more info & prices admission prices apply otherwise. Jai’s Private Hire , , Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DB A peaceful family run park, in 01840 770024 [email protected] King Arthur’s mystical village of Tintagel.

Marilyn & Graham welcome you to our award winning ice creams

FORE STREET, TINTAGEL 38 Delicious Flavours, also Cornish Fudge, Biscuits, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Sandwiches, Paninis etc TINTAGEL Max Francis, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DE CALL: 07446 206 280 Tel: 01840 770239 Email: [email protected] tel: 01840 770121 [email protected] 01840 779 013 www.headlandcaravanpark.co.uk 14 15 Tintagel

Tintagel is not just all about King Arthur. It sits right in the Centre of the finest section of the Cornish Coastal path (Crackington King Haven to ).

There are walks for all abilities Arthur's from the long Tintagel to Port Isaac to the easier Tintagel to Café Trebarwith to the south; going north from Tintagel to Boscastle with its spectacular views over We serve breakfast, Bossiney Bay, the rushing waters lunch & afternoon teas. of Rocky Valley, Long Island and Ladies Window at . Further along this walk can be Find us at the top of the track that leads to the Castle – call in seen the White Lookout on the for a refreshing drink and a delicious snack after your visit. approach to Boscastle Harbour with its distinctive Queens Head.

For the brave and more Open seven days a week from February to November. spectacular scenery walk on to Crackington Haven. The Visitors Centre sells a large coastal footpath, our advice selection of Books, Maps of local always is to take the bus to where walks and produces a range of you want to go and walk back. The Wootons PENDRIN HOUSE leaflets with details of things to look This is because the bus schedule is Atlantic Road, Tintagel out for as you walk. We always limited. There is also a good TINTAGEL recommend you wear good selection of local Taxi's. Along with Mrs Jo Liddle Tel. 01840 770560 footwear when walking the cliffs. the coastal footpaths the Parish Email [email protected] Take a drink and a mobile phone has a large network of inland paths www.pendrintintagel.co.uk with you. As many walkers only providing direct routes between 7 bedrooms all en-suite or private facilities want to walk one way on the Hamlets and Places of Interest. 1 Family Suite. Children over 7 welcome. Free Wi-Fi Private parking. Sorry, no pets. Lovely Victorian House overlooking the cliffs and A small inn and public house situated Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful sea and countryside views. Youth Hostel within 600 metres of Tintagel Castle Situated in the historical village of Tintagel. and the North Cornwall coast. Close to the Castle, coast path and many amenities. Tintagel Youth Hostel A short walk From £39 pppn. Open all year. along the coast path from Tintagel towards Trebarwith, you will find the Tel. 01840 770170 Youth Hostel nestled into the cliff top. Email: [email protected] The Hostel was a former quarryman’s cottage. From this coast line the www.wootons.co.uk sunsets are magnificent. © 16 17 Tintagel Treknow

The disused Prince of Wales quarry close to is a wonderful ATLANTIC site, rich in wildlife and industrial history with great views of the sea and coast. VIEW

Here you can walk along a well HOTEL defined path around the best TREKNOW, preserved beam engine house in TINTAGEL North Cornwall. Built in 1871 at a staggering cost of £1590 (the 9 double, twin, triple & family bedrooms equivalent of around £878,000 in todays money). During the All rooms with sea or countryside views 1914/1918 war the Woolf Indoor heated swimming pool Compound Engine inside it was Children welcome, sorry no pets. sold for scrap and the house Free Wi-Fi stood derelict until 1971 when a group of locals raised the money Lovely Victorian Country House set 300 yards to refurbish and make it safe. It is Treknow is a hamlet in the Parish of from the cliff top amid National Trust land in an Tintagel established in the early now a Grade 2 Listed Building. area of Outstanding Natural beauty. In the part of the 16th century to house heart of King Arthur country, we have a restaurant, licensed bar and swimming pool. quarry workers. The remains of old quarry workings are clearly visible on the coastline. Mr. & Mrs. John Lawson Tel. 01840 770221 A small copper mine also Email [email protected] operated in the latter years of the www.atlanticviewhoteltintagel.co.uk 18th century. CHYLOWENTintagel self-catering holiday accommodation Beautiful coastal and countryside views Warm and comfortable retreat at any time of the year In the heart of North Cornwall with the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Sleeps 5 Cleaned and maintained by owners who live nearby.

Weekly tariff from £300 per week, short breaks available

Contact: Sue & Kearon Moth Email [email protected] Tel. 01840 770022 Mobile 07856 613831 www.chylowen-tintagel.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Owners Direct and Airbnb.

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Trebarwith Strand

Trebarwith Strand - With its vast popular with locals and holiday cliffs, dark caves and fine golden makers. Frequent strong winds off sand, this was once the centre of the Atlantic Ocean make for the local slate trade, from where excellent surfing. The clean sand, quarried stone was exported. warm pools and climbing rocks Renowned for excellent pub food, welcoming bar & spectacular views of the make it a great place for children. sea & cliffs, The Port William has the perfect restaurant setting. The recently The beach is tidal and at low tide it refurbished bedrooms also ensure a comfortable & memorable stay. extends for almost a mile. At high tide the water covers the beach completely for about two hours. It is safer to bathe after low tide, when the tide is coming in. During holiday seasons lifeguards are present to ensure the safety of bathers.

The Port William | Trebarwith Strand | Tintagel | PL34 0HB 01840 770 230 | [email protected] | www.theportwilliam.co.uk

In the 1800s, this natural cove grew in importance mainly due to extensive quarrying along the cliffs and inland at the Prince of Wales Beach Safety quarry. It was so much easier to extract slate on the coast. Not only was it good quality, but there were no problems with waste material. It For most people, the seaside is not was just thrown into the sea. CUMBRAE HOLIDAY AGENCY their usual environment. Make Transport was made easy by simply Trebarwith Strand. Tintagel yourself aware of high and low The Mill House, dates back to 1760 has 9 ensuite shipping the slate out directly from tides and be aware of slippery bedrooms, a traditional bar & a stylish restaurant in a woodland setting close to the beach. the quarry site via Port William, a Jayne Warton - Tel. 01840 214888 rocks. In the water be aware of small harbour at the south end of [email protected] rip currents - they could drag you Open every day for lunch & dinner, Pauper's the cove. Today the abandoned www.cumbraeholidays.com supper on Wednesdays (excluding July & out of your depth. Try to choose a August-3 courses for £17.50) & steak night on quarries leave a legacy of rich lifeguard patrolled beach. A range of self-catering properties in Thursdays. Regular live music. industrial heritage that is clearly Trebarwith and the surrounding area. Perfect venue for dining out, private & visible from the coast path Wind and sun can cause sunburn corporate functions, weddings & civil between Trebarwith Strand and Sleeping from and ruin your holiday - make sure partnerships. 2-12 persons. you apply a high factor sunscreen Tintagel. Pets welcome at The Mill House, Trebarwith, Tintagel, selected properties. to all your family, wear a hat and Cornwall PL34 0HD keep covered up or seek shade, Tel: 01840 770200 Today, Trebarwith’s beautiful Please quote ref: TVG beach, known as the Strand, is very when booking. especially during the midday sun. www.themillhouseinn.co.uk 22 23 Bossiney Rocky Valley

Bossiney is a small hamlet on the has it that ‘The Round Table ‘ of Rocky Valley - The Trevillett River bands of coarse and fine-grained outskirts of Tintagel on the road to King Arthur and his knights is buried rushes through this narrow gorge, grey slates, dates back to the Boscastle. It is situated in one of here and will rise up from the originally known as Crockett’s Tor Upper Devonian Age (377-363 the most beautiful areas of the Mound on midsummer’s night. Valley, before tumbling into the million years ago), and stretches north Cornwall coast, much of it waters of Bossiney Haven. The soft nearly a mile inland to St. Nectan’s being maintained by the National Bossiney Cove - this is a wonderful bedrock, consisting of alternating Kieve. Trust. beach which is dog friendly with no restrictions. You will see the famous The river’s erosive power has Bossiney was mentioned in the ‘Elephant Rock’ with its trunk in the produced a spectacular scene of as ‘Botcinnii’, a sand. At low tide it joins up with crags, smooth rocks, gullies, manor held by the Count of Benoath Cove. It is a popular cataracts and deep chasms. Mortain. It was the parliamentary beach for families and surfers all seat of Sir Francis Drake and in 1584 the year round. Further up the valley, remarkably he gave his election speech from well preserved maze carvings are Bossiney Mound which is next to In times past the path to the beach found on a rock face behind the the Methodist Chapel and Jill Pool. was a donkey track where sand ruins of an old roman mill. Similar was collected for fertilizing the carvings found in Crete date back The Mound is all that remains of a fields. Lye Rock and the Sisters are 4000 years, but these were only Norman wooden fortress but myth home to many seabirds. first mentioned in 1948.

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24 25 2 walks St. Nectan’s Glen

St. Nectan’s Glen is a magical, sisters back in the sixth century. tranquil and sacred site set in fifteen walk 3 acres of stunning woodland. As you After a short walk down through a A WALK FROM TINTAGEL VISITOR CENTRE TO walk up to the Glen along the gently stunningly landscaped woodland, flowing river, you will be amazed at you will reach the jewel in the crown. ST. NECTAN’S GLEN the stunning natural beauty A magnificent 60 foot Waterfall and Turn right out of the Visitor Centre car side of the bend you will see a “Public surrounding you. The softly singing kieve, believed to be the only one park and follow Bossiney Road for a Footpath” sign. Go over the stile and birds above you or the spring flowers like it in the world. You will see how few hundred yards until you reach the follow the footpath down through the and foliage with their fragrance at special St Nectan’s Glen is. Looking Catholic Church. Turn right into woods to St. Nectans Glen. your feet, makes this a multi-sensory further, you see a Site of Special Lane and follow the lane to experience. Further along, you will Scientific Interest containing rare the grass triangle at the top. Here, see the rocks and ruins of old and endangered Ferns, Fungi and you should turn left and follow the buildings whose energy reflects the plants. lane. There are fabulous views of memories that they have seen. Tintagel and the coastline along this stretch of the lane. Carry on until you Visiting the Glen, the one thing that is reach the crossroads. Go straight You can sit by the river listening to certain is that you will never feel the across towards the hamlet of the water or explore the Meditation same again. You will go away . Further down the lane room also known as St. Nectan’s feeling cleansed, refreshed and there is a steep left hand bend. On cell, where ‘it’ is said Nectan lived uplifted having experienced the right hand with his parents and 23 brothers and something magical. A free leaflet about St. Necten’s Glen is available in the Tintagel Visitor Centre. drive/walk 4 A DRIVE AND WALK FROM TINTAGEL VISITOR Cornwall’s CENTRE TO ST. NECTANS GLEN Hidden Turn right out of the Visitor Centre car park and follow the road out of the Gem village towards Boscastle. You will pass through the hamlet of Bossiney. Follow the road down the hill out of Bossiney and up the other side. At the brow of OPENING TIMES the hill, there is a car park on the left hand side providing free parking for St. High Season Nectan’s Glen. After parking your car, 1st April to 31st Oct. carefully cross over the road and take 9.30am to 5.00pm the track opposite which is clearly marked to St. Nectans Glen. You will pass St. Pirans well and St. Pirans - Tintagel Off Season Church on the left. Then bear right and 1st Nov. to 31st March follow the signs to the waterfall. 01840 779538 10.30am to 3.00pm www.st-nectansglen.co.uk

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The photo below shows the white lookout. This was built as a TROUT FISHING summer house around 1827. in the Valency Valley Boscastle In later years it was used by revenue men and then the coastguards. In recent years it has SUPERB PUB FOOD & DRINK been re-established for this TERRACE & BEER GARDEN purpose and is managed by ELEGANT DINING RESTAURANT Coastwatch volunteers. Overlooking the harbour and surrounded by the beautiful North Cornwall coastline, the Wellington Hotel is one of Cornwall’s oldest Coaching Inns. Whether you stay at our 3 AA Star Hotel or just come to eat and drink, we would love Beginners and families are welcome. to welcome you. Tuition, rod and tackle hire also available. The Long Bar & Terrace A traditional pub bar with a great selection of real ales, beers and ciders and serving superb food at lunch and in the evenings. To book call Justin on Families are welcome, with children’s or special diet menus available. Dogs are welcome too. 07969 699 572 The Waterloo Restaurant This is a very popular medieval With 2 AA Rosettes, an elegant Georgian dining room, talented The views along the coast are chefs and fresh local ingredients, enjoy an amazing meal in village with an Elizabethan harbour. beautiful surroundings. spectacular from this point, looking It is not only a busy fishing village The Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0AQ north towards Bude, Hartland and but in the past it was a small port www.wellingtonhotelboscastle.com 01840 250202 [email protected] Lundy Island and south to the cliffs importing limestone and coal as of Tintagel and its castle. well as exporting slate and other local produce. walk to the dark and intriguing Minster Church. Jordan Vale is the The Rivers Jordan, Valency and steep hill rising from the Wellington Paradise flow through the village. Hotel to the top of the village. A The Valency valley is a magical walk up or down between the old stone cottages takes one back in time. Forrabury Church stands high up to the south of Boscastle and BosCars not too far off the coastal path. PRIVATE HIRE 07790 983 911

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28 29 Crackington Haven Widemouth Bay CABIN CAFÉ

Crackington Haven OPEN ALL YEAR Everything created & baked here!

SPECIALTIES RED RUBY BEEF PORK BELLY CABIN PASTIES CREAM TEAS & CAKES WITH A DIFFERENCE

SurF Hire • MeAT SALeS • DOG FrieNDLY Whichever direction you approach WiFi - FiND uS ON FACeBOOK Crackington Haven, the views are 01840 230238 [email protected] really spectacular. Only the road The Cabin Cafe specialises in home separates the sea from a couple of cooked foods, stunning cakes and beach shops, a handful of houses, pasties. All food is baked on the and a public house. With good premises using local produce and This is a long open bay and activities in the UK, their surf car parking space this makes an free range ingredients. Home beach on the Atlantic coast. It is school based at Widemouth Bay ideal base for those who enjoy produced Red Ruby beef heads ideal for families and is popular beach, provides lessons for walking and having fun on the the range of local reared meats for a variety of seaside activities. complete beginners through to beach with the family. also available to take home. The intermediates. shop sells everything you need for a Lifeguards patrol the beach in the To the north of Penkenna Point day on the beach. peak summer months when dogs Their coasteering locations are (430 ft) lies with are not permitted on the north second to none (one at our own breathtaking views towards Bude, Ideally situated the Combe Barton beach. A variety of marine Bossiney Cove). Their and Lundy Island. To Inn has a new menu of fine meals wildlife can be found in the rock experienced instructors will take the south the North Cornwall coast and B&B rooms available. pools. you on an amazing journey and traverses to the highest cliff in make it as challenging as you like. England – High Cliff at well over There are cafes on and around NEWNEEWW MANAGEMENTMANNAA MEGE NTME the beach as well as a pub 700 ft. NENEWEWW MEMENUNU - and shops on the hill above SAME STSTUNNINGNGUNNING the bay. There is ample CCOASTALOASTA TALAL LLOCATIONCO AATT ONIT parking. It is also a popular Plus Amixofadventureswimming,scrambling SSixix B&B RoRoomsoms and Holiday LLodgeo edgo walking area with wonderful and jumping, where the ocean meets the cliffs. 01840 230345 coastal views. Individuals, families & groups - all abilities coombebarton.co.uk outdooradventure.co.uk New website coming soon for future events Just around the cliff top from the main beach is Outdoor Adventure. Established in 1981 with the vision of becoming one of the top providers of adrenaline 30 31 Davidstow and and Delabole

During the Second World War, RAF Davidstow Airfield was built. In 1941 the land was acquired and construction started early in 1942 Three Services Museum providing a three runway airfield Davidstow on WWII Airfield, with extensive dispersal areas using Davidstow, PL32 9YF 700 acres of moor and farm land. Airfield Mobile: 07799 194 918 www.cornwallatwarmuseum.co.uk and Adult £5. Conc £4 Fam £13 (2A & 3child) Open 10am - 5pm / last admission 4.15pm CORNWALL Easter till Nov Closed Sun, Mon & Tues. Open every day in July, Aug, Sept plus School at & Bank Holidays. Airfield tours, July, Aug, Sept. See events page. WAR Tours very popular please book, phone/email.

“The Friendly Parking is NOT permitted outside the blue Museum” gates, please drive into the Car Park. PLEASE NOTE: Museum closed from 11th to 29th April 2016 for fitting out New Hanger

Today, the main control tower is clearly visible with views to Crowdy At 970ft above sea level it was the Reservoir, Roughtor and Brown Willy. highest airbase in the country, Today the Delabole Slate home to coastal command Located next to Dairy Crest Company Ltd. is a private Cornish squadrons involved in air sea Creamery (the home of Davidstow company and employs around 40 rescue, U-boat hunting and and Cathedral City cheeses), the people. shipping patrols. It closed in RAF Memorial Museum and the Delabole slate is probably the finest December 1945. Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall at slate available and is known War Museums are well worth a visit. throughout the world. The quarry is DELAMERE Afterwards it was used as a motor Their websites give detailed one of the largest man made holes racing circuit. In the 1950s three information and lists of forthcoming in Europe and can be visited free of BUNGALOWS Formula 1 races were held there. events. charge. West Downs, Delabole Self- catering property, lovely setting with Slate has been quarried here since panoramic views over the Allen Valley. the early twelfth century. In Sleeping up to 4 people (or 5/6). Elizabethan times five small private Weekly prices from £220 to £440. Some discounts and part week bookings available. quarries were combined to form Sorry no pets. the old Delabole Slate Company. Tel: Janet 01895 234144 Over 1000 men were employed info@ delamerebungalows.co.uk and produced an average of 120 www.delamerebungalows.co.uk tonnes of slate each day. It was transported by horse and wagon to Port Gaverne and then taken by boat around the country and in later years by train.

32 33 Camel Trail

© Nigel Wiggett This ever popular 15 miles of traffic free family cycling is a wonderful option for a day out no matter what the weather. The contrast in Bridge Bike rides is spectacular - downstream along the Estuary to is still Hire the most popular but the riverside ride up to the Moors is very special and is the more sheltered route.

When you combine the natural beauty of the Camel Trail with a ride that is very comfortable for someone "not been on a bike for years" this facility, with Bridge Bike follow us: Hire providing bikes for all the family in , is a must do for any visitor.

For up to date info on the trail see the blog 01208 813050 http://www.destination_cornwall. www.bridgebikehire.co.uk co.uk/ click "ride with Nige". 34 Safe motoring motor services

Please remember, going on holiday is probably the longest journey you will do in a year.

Join a motoring organisation. If you break down on route recovery to your home can be hugely expensive.

Have your car serviced by a reputable garage. Good Garage Scheme members are subject to a strict monitoring code and can be trusted to do a good job.

Always check your oil, coolant and screen wash ATLANTIC MOTOR SERVICES levels, tyre pressures and lights before your journey. Tintagel Road, Camelford, PL32 9RR Tel. 01840 212650 ATLANTIC Check the condition of your tyres. On motorways when driving at high speeds your tyres work hard. We offer excellent service and Many breakdowns and some accidents are caused repair facilities for all makes of MOTOR by tyre problems. Check your tyres for wear and cars, owner proprietor, with over damage. Pressures will need to be increased when 49 years experience. We are loaded or towing. Members of the Good Garage SERVICES Scheme and a VOSA approved CAMELFORD, If you are towing make sure the tyres on your trailer or MOT testing station. caravan are fully checked as above. CORNWALL PL32 9RR We pride ourselves in being able If you have a problem with your car coming down on to carry out the following, all MOT Testing holiday, have it checked as soon as possible. forms of car repairs, diagnostic Problems rarely disappear on their own. and electronic repairs, air Full Repair Facilities conditioning work, tyres and Make sure if you have a roof rack that both it and the batteries. Car Recovery & Sales load are secure. We can have very high winds in Cornwall. We have four up to date GOOD GARAGE SCHEME courtesy cars for which we make When using cycle racks, make sure that both the rack no charge [age and licence member and the cycles do not obscure the lights or number conditions apply]. We also offer plate. a recovery service from and to We are a garage situated on the B3266 any part of the U.K. some 3.5 miles from Tintagel and 400 Keep your petrol tank well filled. Getting stuck down yards from the A39 at Camelford. quiet narrow lanes in the middle of the countryside is We are a garage situated on the IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH not much fun. B3266 some 3.5 miles from YOUR CAR, CALL US FIRST – CALLS Tintagel and 400 yards from the ARE ANSWERED 24/7 OR Take your time! Cornwall is rural and has many narrow A39 at Camelford. lanes with blind bends. Always anticipate the [email protected] possibility that just around that narrow corner there IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH may be a wide farm vehicle that cannot stop quickly. YOUR CAR, CALL US FIRST – CALLS call: 01840 212 650 There may also be a family enjoying a walk or cyclists ARE ANSWERED 24/7 OR EMAIL on the road. Enjoy a leisurely drive and stay safe. [email protected] 36 37 Local Events Calendar 2016 Useful Contact Information

Boscastle Walking Week 16th - 22nd April Tintagel Visitor Centre 01840 779084 Trevithick Day, 30th April Padstow Obby Oss 2nd May Devon & Cornwall Police 101 Flora Day 7th May Doctors’ Surgeries Royal Cornwall Show 9 - 11 June Tintagel, Bossiney Road 01840 770214 Boscastle Surgery 01840 250209 Camelford Medical Centre 01840 213894 "Tintagel Orpheus Male Voice Choir" Summer Concerts Delabole Surgery 01840 213229 12th June at Tintagel Methodist Chapel with a guest Minor Injury Unit – Bodmin Hospital 01208 251577 choir from Bristol. NHS Direct 111 21st. July - 4th August - 18th August - 1st. September First Responders 999 and the 15th September all in the Tintagel Social Hall. Bus Service All at 7.30pm for 8pm - Look for local notice boards. Stagecoach South West 0871 200 22 33

Vets Padstow Vintage Rally 1 - 3 July Penbode – Camelford 01840 213277 Delabole Carnival Week 9th - 16th July Nutes - Wadebridge 01208 813258 Rock Oyster Festival 15/16 July RSPCA - Emergency Number 03001234999 Summer Music Festival 26th July - 5th August Dentist Launceston Agricultural Show 28th July April Lodge, Bude (NHS) 01288 355355

Tintagel Carnival Week 30th July - 6th August Mobile Bank Tintagel Camelford Show 10th August Nat West - Visitor Centre Car Park - Friday 11.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Bude Jazz Festival 30th August - 2nd September Local Church Services St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Sunday Mass - 5.30 pm Further information can be obtained from Tintagel Visitor Centre Holy Days of obligation 12 noon All dates correct at time of printing, please check before visiting. & weekdays normally 10.00am St Materiana Church Glebe Cliff Sunday Service - 10 am Tintagel Methodist Church Sunday Service - 10.30 am Bossiney Methodist Chapel Sunday Service - 11 am St. Piran Church, Trethevy Weekly communion service, Wednesday 10.00 a.m.

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

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