Tintagel: The Lost Sword of King Arthur

Tintagel - King Arthur's Lost Sword

Explore some of the historic sites in Tintagel while solving a mystery based in the legend of Camelot.

Stats

  • Distance: 2.7 miles/4.4 km
  • Approximate duration: 2 - 3 hours
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Dogs: considerations
  • Wheelchair-accessible: no

Location

Map showing the location of this walk

The Story

Join Merlin and Lady Guinevere on a quest to find King Arthur's sword, before the Saxons invade. Solve puzzles, decipher clues, and track down the missing sword. This is a fun and immersive adventure that will challenge your wits and imagination, while exploring Tintagel's historic sites.

Considerations

  • Includes a short section of footpath where the surface is exposed bedrock which could be slippery after rain.

Gradients

Mid-way around the walk, there's a fairly short climb on the lane. After the walk there's a moderately steep climb for about 1/2 mile (which can be bypassed using a landrover service).