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Tintagel Castle

Tintagel, United Kingdom

History

Castle ruins linked to the legend of King Arthur, reached by a footbridge across a sea gorge.

Nearest town
Tintagel, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.6680, -4.7590

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

Featured in these trip guides

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Cornwall’s Atlantic coast

177 km6 stops4 days

Nearby

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Postbridge clapper bridge

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Campsites nearby

  • South Penquite FarmCampsite
    15 km from Tintagel Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tristram Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Tintagel Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dennis CoveCampsite
    20 km from Tintagel Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Chelsfield Farm Holiday ParkCampsite
    23 km from Tintagel Castle
    ElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Treyarnon Bay HolidaysMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Tintagel Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Trayarnon Bay Youth HostelCampsite
    24 km from Tintagel Castle
    TentsShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Tintagel Castle?

Tintagel Castle is in Tintagel, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.6680, -4.7590. It is about 19 km from Padstow.

Can you camp near Tintagel Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ocean Cove, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 73 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tintagel Castle?

Tintagel Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cornwall’s Atlantic coast.

What is there to see near Tintagel Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Eden Project (34 km), Clovelly (44 km), Postbridge clapper bridge (60 km) and Pendennis Castle (61 km).

When is the best time to visit Tintagel Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)