Walk - Glebe Cliff, Tintagel

0.2 miles (0.4 km)

Glebe Cliff Car Park - PL34 0DW Glebe Cliff Car Park

Easy - A short and generally flat clifftop route suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. There is a slight gradient climb on the return journey.

A very short and easy walk that gives the whole family the chance to enjoy the best of wild and romantic Cornwall. In autumn look out for the unusual cliff-nesting house martins gathering ready for their journey south, and maybe a merlin or a peregrine looking for prey among them.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Beaver Cottages

2 dog friendly cottages (sleeping up to 4 - 6) with enclosed gardens, plus a 2-person cosy shepherd's hut close to SWCP Tintagel & Trebarwith Strand beach

Bosayne Guest House

Bosayne B&B in legendary Tintagel, offers 8-guest bedrooms, a self-catering cottage and is only 300 metres from the sea. A warm welcome awaits guests in our comfortable home.

The Cabin At Beaver Cottages

Well-equipped cosy shepherd's hut with double bed, kitchenette, patio, private bathroom & laundry in a separate outbuilding. Peaceful with countryside views. Walking distance to Tintagel, pubs & beach.

Bryn Trevor

A beautiful private room and ensuite bathroom. Sleeps two people. Close to Tintagel facilities.

Little Clifden Campsite

Basic facilities with amazing views on Cornish Dairy Farm.

Tregardock Farm

01840 213300 / 07775 828131

The Laos hut is a traditional design, small double bed, woodstove and solar light plus a separate hut with shower & kitchen. Totally private

Green Lane Campsite

This dog-friendly site has sea views and peaceful surrounds – five minutes’ drive away from Bossiney Cove and under five minutes' drive from Boscastle Harbour.

The Hayloft, Boscastle

Lovely 3-bedroom cottage in Boscastle, less than 5 mins walk from coast path and 2 great pubs. A luxurious retreat with comfy beds, woodburner, washer/dryer and parking.

Chandlers Lodge B&B

A fresh, modern and cosy B&B situated in the Heart of North Cornwall. The perfect base for exploring! Two bus stops a short walk away. Supper available.

Trebyla Farm Camping

The site covers eight acres on a working farm with smashing views. within easy walking distance of the wildlife watching and hikes of the splendid South West Coast Path

You'll be spoilt for choice for where to eat and drink along the Path. With lots of local seasonal food on offer, fresh from the farm, field and waters. Try our local ales, ciders, wines and spirits, increasing in variety by the year, as you sit in a cosy pub, fine dining restaurant or chilled café on the beach. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Port William

Nautical-themed rooms in a laid-back inn with free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus sea views & dining.

St Nectan's Glen Waterfall

Award-winning café. Homemade food, dog-friendly, perfect Coast Path pit stop. Open year-round.

The Wellington Hotel

Pub & 4 star inn by harbour in beautiful Boscastle. Superb food and drink only 200 yds from the coast path. Dogs and muddy boots welcome.

What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Tintagel Castle

The legendary clifftop castle linked to King Arthur, where dramatic sea views and centuries of history await.

Tintagel Visitor Centre

All the information you need about where to stay, eat and drink and visit in the Tintagel area.

NCI Boscastle

Boscastle National Trust shop & Pilchard Cellar Cafe

The Boscastle Visitor Centre has been incorporated into the National Trust Shop and Pilchard Cellar cafe.

Tintagel. Photographer Paul Jenner, Devon.

Tintagel Old Post office. Photographer Ted Forman

Tintagel Myths and Legends. Photographer Theresa Cooke, Leeds.

Overlooking Tintagel Island. Photographer Rosie Phillips, Devon.

Penhallic Point. Photographer Dan Martin, Saltash

The stunning beauty of North Cornwall's coast, Tintagel. Photographer Louise Scott

tintagel Photographer martyn smith (2012 Photo Competition entry)

'Foxglove sunset'. Taken at Tintagel. Photographer Julia Furguson, Exeter.

Seagull enjoying the view, Tintagel. Photographer Louise Jeffery

Tintagel's legendary coastline. Photographer David Curry, St Albans.

Tintagel. Photographer Rosie Phillips, Devon.

Rocky ledge at Tintagel, enjoying the sun and view with the coast path below. Photographer Roger Hollingsworth, Perranwell station, Truro.

‘Tintagel Castle and Church.’ Taken from Barras Nose. Photographer Michael Murray, Nottingham.

St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photographer Ted Forman.

Taken between Tintagel Church and Trebarwith Strand. Photographer James Uglow, Cornwall.

Tintagel, North Cornwall. Photographer Miles Wolstenholme, Devon.

Interactive Elevation

Tintagel - Temporary Path Closure and Diversion - 18th December 2025 - The path near Tintagel castle has been washed away due to severe flooding from the recent rainfall. More details.

Route Description

The small car park at the start of the walk is close to the medieval cliff top church of St. Materianas. Its ancient graveyard hedge, built in the "cursyway" style, is encrusted with beautiful lichens.

The path takes you through a mix of coastal scrub and grassland. Plants and shrubs include gorse, bell heather, sea pink, kidney vetch, foxglove, toadflax, spring squill and sea campion. Look out for resident stonechats, kestrels and rock pipits, and, in summer, visiting breeding whitethroats. The occasional peregrine falcon is sometimes seen as are migrating wheatear in the spring and autumn months.

This walk also affords cliff top views of the sea and of the island of Tintagel Castle (said to be linked to King Arthur).

Near the car park there is an interpretation board, with information on the historical remains of local slate quarries, and a picnic bench. Both are wheelchair friendly.

This walk can be accessed by tramper, wheelchairs and pushchairs. See the detailed description at phototrails.org.

Public transport

You can get a bus to Tintagel Village (just over 1/2 mile from the start of the walk) from Wadebridge, Boscastle, Truro and Bude. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the bus stops, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.

Parking

Glebe Cliff (Postcode for Sat Navs: PL34 0DW) and Tintagel Village (Postcode for Sat Navs: PL34 0AJ).

Local maps and publications

A-Z 1:25,000 map book: North Cornwall

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