Cornwall · base 5: Boscastle & Tintagel
5C Boscastle to Tintagel
One way, along the coast path. Plan the way back first: check Go Cornwall Bus, or book a taxi.
7.7 kmon our map
237 m+of climbing, at least
3 to 3.5 hoursChallenging
Load it into a walking app or GPS. It is the same line as the map in the book.
The ground
Cliff-top coast path with repeated climbs in and out of the coves.
Official figure: About 4.4 miles (7.1 km): the Association gives 11.1 miles from Crackington Haven to Tintagel, of which 6.7 miles are to Boscastle (South West Coast Path Association). Source: southwestcoastpath.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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