12.9km
Total Distance
482m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This coast path stage leaves the legendary castle ruins of Tintagel and follows rugged cliffs past old slate quarries. The route rounds dramatic headlands and hidden coves to reach the fishing village of Port Isaac. Big Atlantic seascapes and rich Arthurian history.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint
    at the start
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 1.5km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 1.9km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 2.9km
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 3.3km
Bus stop
Molesworth Street · 713m from the start
Parking
224m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 87%, gravel 11%
Marked route
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate