'Home' of King Arthur

The castle
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Tingatel castle is the legendary home of King Arthur – but apparently its several hundred years too young… Nevertheless everything in Tingatel seems to revolve around the castle.

The castle itself is down a steep hill from the town – Land Rovers are available to ferry the faint hearted. The castle is very much ruined and is actually split between two sheer cliffs with a wooden bridge between. Apparently the castle was always like this but was joined by steps, which have since dropped into the sea. Along with the castle there are the ruins of around 200 other buildings. 

The castle is very much ruined and is actually split between two sheer cliffs with a wooden bridge between.

Looking down from the castle
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The views from the castle are spectacular in all directions and there are lots of coastal walks available. There was a gale blowing when we visited making it pretty hard going at the top of the cliffs.

There is plenty of parking (even for camping cars) in the car parks in the town. You can even stay over night for only £3, the first place we have seen this offered in the UK! We actually stayed the night in Sandymouth Bay Caravan Park, which is about half an hour away near Bude (OK place with a very nice indoor pool for the kids).

Some great walks here
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Dave.