Tintagel, King Arthur and Merlin's Cave: A circular, coastal walk to Bossiney, Cornwall

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Tintagel, King Arthur and Merlin's Cave: A circular, coastal walk to Bossiney, Cornwall

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In this week's video we try a four mile circular walk around Tintagel, on the North Coast of Cornwall.
Our walk is inspired by a 1950’s souvenir guide which takes us from the centre of the village to the delightful cove, Tintagel Haven, where we discover Merlin’s Cave. After a quick explore, we pick up the South West Coast Path to Bossiney Haven before returning to Tintagel.
There are some wonderful old stories in this vlog, and the views are magical! We even try to find a petrifying well - the only one in Cornwall. In hindsight, we think we may have found it but not realised at the time! What do you think?
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We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on KZfaq, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!
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@suroyal9394 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. My dad was evacuated to Bossiney during the war. He spent many an hour on the beach exploring Merlin’s Cave, nearly getting cut off by the tide several times! He visited the place about 20 years ago & got chatting to an old fella weeding his garden. He mentioned his time there & the old fella said’ I remember you - and your brother Jacky’! Last year my sister visited & met the son of his evacuation ‘parents’ who showed her the cottage he’d called home for 3 years. He gave her several old photos too. My dad has such wonderful memories of that time, it made being apart from his family a little easier. I think this is one of the reasons we feel such a connection to the country of Cornwall 💜

@SpanishEclectic Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic story!! Thanks for sharing it with the CWT family. Greetings from California.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Ahh how wonderful! And a complete circle! Sarah :)

@TheFowey Жыл бұрын

The days before health and safety where the best 👌

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Way too much restriction these days! Sarah :)

@katieblackwater2233 Жыл бұрын

I've only recently discovered your channel - I found it after doing a DNA test and researching my family tree (I'm in Australia) and I was googling all the place names my ancestors were born etc and your videos popped up - anyway - I love love love you guys and it's absolutely wonderful watching you walk around beautiful places and discuss the fascinating history of a beautiful place you both clearly love. Your channel is just very special- thank you ❤️

@mariannetapper266 Жыл бұрын

Katie ..I found this channel 2018 ( I think )and I got so inspired that I sold my house in May 2020 . Bought a small Motorhome,took my dog and left Finland...Spent 14 amazing months in the UK..Only the fact that Brexit made everything too expensive.. made me come back ..I´m so grateful for these videos...They - Andrew and Sarah - made me do things I´d never done - even imagined doing - as a 70+ woman...Writing a book about our adventures ..

@katieblackwater2233 Жыл бұрын

@@mariannetapper266 That's wonderful Marianne - what a fantastic adventure :)

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love that our videos popped up! Sarah :)

@jamesburt6520 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, very intetesting. Thank you both once again. Take care.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

@ianmiller4445 Жыл бұрын

Lovely warm feeling, watching this every Friday. From Adelaide, South Australia.

@kualabear Жыл бұрын

And me! In Perth

@billturner3202 Жыл бұрын

Me too in Victoria British Columbia Canada.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Sarah :)

@SpanishEclectic Жыл бұрын

Digger McDog, lol! This was a fantastic treat! I've been a fan of the King Arthur legends since I was a teen. As an American, I have to admit I didn't have a clue how to pronounce Tintagel when I first read The Mists of Avalon. I love the Merlin carving. It's tasteful, and will be weathered by the sea over time. While I understand the need for the bridge, I agree that it feels modern and a bit out of place. I suppose a bridge like the one from Monty Python and the Holy Grail wouldn't pass current safety standards... You two really are troopers, and I'd love to see you (safely) brave Merlin's cave in waders to see what's on the other side. Beautiful views, indeed! It's like dessert for the mind. Thank you!

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Merlin's Cave - in the summer in shorts or swimsuits on a nice warm day! Sarah :)

@jillianson4523 Жыл бұрын

You two are my favourite vloggers you always cheer me up i love your video's. Thank you so much

@jillianson4523 Жыл бұрын

Love Jill leeds xxxxx

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

You are so kind, thank you, Sarah :)

@elainebezuidenhout162 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the wonderful videos. Would love to visit Cornwall some day. Its the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Elaine. South Africa.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

What surprise to have a comment from South Africa! Thanks for watching! Sarah :)

@susanbelida6981 3 ай бұрын

You guys are so much fun to watch. Your dogs are so lovely.

@paulshilton5370 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video walk.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@cathydyer3774 Жыл бұрын

Thanks both. Loving the puppy's energy and the patience of your older doggy 🐕 🐕😊

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

They get on so well! Sarah :)

@bernicebest Жыл бұрын

What an entertaining video, with fabulous scenery, and two of the most adorable dogs that love excavating the beach, the new puppies coat is gorgeous, it looks like coffee & cream with a dash of chocolate, much like the yummy ‘Latte’I have just drank, I thought the sculpture of Merlin’s face was incredible, shame about the nose, I thought Andrew was very inspirational with the naming of Merlin’s Bench, and describing the magical view of the coast line, I believe the journey from Tintagel to Bessiney earned at least 10/10 Well Done 👏all four of you, and thank you 🙏 for taking us along 🤗

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

This morning, a lady said our puppy looks like a cloud of foam from a cappuccino! Sarah :)

@bernicebest Жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails I couldn’t agree more Sarah I’ve never seen a more delicious puppy 🐶 and his hairstyle is so cute 😊

@amazinggrace4036 Жыл бұрын

As a collector of vintage books myself I thoroughly enjoy when you share yours on camera … matching things from the past to present time is surely sublime. Your puppy is growing, he’s adorable. The cliff waterfall is beautiful 🎈it is a dream your walk…the ‘cave’ out of this world only in the movies for me. Adventure for sure. Beautiful inside there. The ‘Merlin face’ just incredible! The artist, so skillful Wow! Top of all videos for me! Loved it thank you Sarah and Andrew and puppies … I give this a 10+ …….you two are grand🎈 Ana 🌹

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Hi Ana, so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! Sarah :)

@amazinggrace4036 Жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could paint Merlin rock and his face on canvas? Just a thought, I’m sure it would look amazing❣️

@bookprincess612 Жыл бұрын

My special weekend gift......

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@heatpump8566 Жыл бұрын

Bossinney is my local beach 5 mins from my house. I’m blessed to walk the hounds there daily. Pssst keep it quiet, thanks

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Will do! Sarah :)

@bobspeller2225 Жыл бұрын

That's another great walk and interesting review of the King Arthur story, Scotland have there story of the Loch ness monster, almost as good!! All the best Bob

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

I remember visiting Loch Ness as a child and was entranced by the story, we must visit again one day! Sarah :)

@blitzpfalz9973 Жыл бұрын

We were also in Tintagel and Barras Nose it was a nice hike. We didn't see Merlin's head in the rock. Next year we are planning a holiday in Cornwall where we can see Merlin. Your video is like a day of vacation. Best regards, Gunter

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Ahh! Thank you! Sarah :)

@RetirementRebels 10 ай бұрын

Yet another very enjoyable video. We only recently discovered your channel and have found it entertaining and informative. We are getting plenty of ideas for when we visit next year. Love seeing the dogs too. Mark and Cheryl from Australia.

@CornishWalkingTrails 10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad you are enjoying our content! Sarah :)

@Elliepixie12 22 күн бұрын

Wow 🤩 what a really enjoyable video, the two of you make such an awesome couple and you should present your own television show as you both share so much chemistry. New subscriber! Thank you

@Dean0 Жыл бұрын

The second Archery Law of 1363 made it obligatory for Englishmen to practise their skills with the longbow every Sunday. The place where people would go to practice was called the Butts, usually located on the outskirts of villages or towns on common land to keep accidents down.

@SpanishEclectic Жыл бұрын

Really interesting! It makes total sense.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

I was hoping that someone would know and thank you for posting your comment! Sarah :)

@thesolitarycyclist9005 Жыл бұрын

That road sign to The Butts thst Andrew noted at the end of the video possibly gives a clue to the mound you were looking for. Butts in old English refers to the mound used as a target in archery practice. Great video John

@colinbaker3415 Жыл бұрын

What Three Words? Another interesting walk ! Very Happy Viewer !

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Laugh out loud! Sarah :)

@AussieWalks Жыл бұрын

I love your channel!! My great -grandmother came to Australia from Cornwall & was a miner in the Australian desert regions!! I would love to visit Cornwall one day but really enjoy seeing and hearing about it through your videos - also a big fan of all things Arthurian. Thanks for such a wonderful video - I thought I could see King Arthurs face with a crown looking over Merlins left shoulder (the beautiful sculpture) ??

@katieblackwater2233 Жыл бұрын

Just noticed your comment as I was commenting - I'm also in Australia and have Cornish ancestors who lived in outback regions of Australia- Girilambone Nyngan and Cobar - couldn't help but notice your comment 😃

@AussieWalks Жыл бұрын

@@katieblackwater2233 How wonderful! I am in awe of how brave and strong and resilient the Cornish people were who came out here to Australia to do such hard work in such landscapes and extreme heat that they would never have known anything like back in Cornwall. Thanks for sharing a bit about your Cornish family with me. Mine went to South & Western Australia

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

We noticed the face on the right too, while I was editing the video. In fact, we chatted about it and wondered if anyone else would notice! Sarah :)

@bernicebest Жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails I also thought I saw the image of a face to the right of Merlin 🧙 it would be to the left looking out to sea 🌊 as Aussie Bush observed, I guess King Arthur wanted to be immortalised in stone along with Merlin, at first I thought my eyes were playing tricks and looked back at it several times, you may have caught a miracle on camera Sarah!

@owenwilliams9666 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, thanks for posting them.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Sarah :)

@tonimabbatt3117 Жыл бұрын

great video we visited there about three years ago, needed the land rover taxi to take us back to the top lol thank you for sharing x

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Yes! That hill is so steep!! I forget every time just how steep! Sarah :)

@xlithoplatemaker 11 ай бұрын

Nice!

@marieryan2541 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I love your walk today with all the history and the breath taking views. It also brought back memories of day trips to Boscastle and Tintagle ie king Arthur's country.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Sarah :)

@lindacourtemanche5550 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful walk today. Interesting stories about this area. Doggies had a great romp todays. 💕🐕🐕👟

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sarah :)

@ChutneyWindmill Жыл бұрын

Another great video. King Arthur's Hotel used to have a bar named the Excalibar. Andrew, you are right British Railways came into existence on 1st January 1948 with the nationalisation of the railways. Camelford Station shut in October 1966. The station still exists and more recently housed the British Cycling Museum, but this has now closed.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

We must go and take a look for it, really interesting and crops up so much when we research walks in North Cornwall. Might make a video! Sarah :)

@christinewalker5874 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video guys, really interesting, never explored Tintagel, only driven passed it, thank you for sharing. Woof to the dogs too.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you! Sarah :)

@jeanspry3242 Жыл бұрын

A great video, just loved it. Thank you Sarah & Andrew 😊

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Sarah :)

@davidparkyn4716 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video you guys, I really enjoy your channel thanks so much for sharing,always look forward to seeing your next video.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@sarahhopkins577 Жыл бұрын

my fave book is called the Mists of Avalon, all about the life of king Arthur, as seen from his sister's perspective. I love that you can actually visit what would have been Arthur's birth place, according to the novel. Thanks for the interesting walk.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out! I have just finished Bernard Cornwell's 'The Winter King' which touches on the Arthur story a little, although not as much as I'd hoped! Sarah :)

@esthermorrissey1454 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely, interesting and entertaining video. The history lesson was brilliant not the mention your furry friends. I would give a this 10/10 one of your best.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

I agree! Sarah :)

@neilcurson4505 Жыл бұрын

Back in about 1961 when I was 20 I went through Merlin's cave, climbed up the cliff on the other side only to be met by a man demanding entry fee, I payed up and enjoyed the visit.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

That's funny! Sarah :)

@redcap774 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful and interesting tour, in my military training we had firing tests at Pirbright Range, the Butts is where the targets were situated.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Ahh, thank you! Another comment explained it was maybe for archery practice - makes total sense given the backdrop! Sarah :)

@joyhursey1480 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lovely film.I have been to Boscastle many times but never explored Tintagel ,maybe the next time we down we will visit.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

It is a great tourist place and the castle is worth a trip, if only to say you have been there! Sarah :)

@debdavet-cornwallandbeyond1649 Жыл бұрын

Another great video guys. We enjoyed the different approach of investigating the beach, and caves along with the history of some older walks. We've been to Tintagel a few times, but realised we've never explored or even been on the beach itself.

@judybee Жыл бұрын

No sooner than I have mentioned Tintagel as one of my favourite places in last week's video and hey presto....you come up with this! It honestly is my no.1 place in Cornwall (with Gunwalloe being a close 2nd). Sure I mentioned in another comment once that I had a very strange experience at Tintagel many years ago....too long to tell here but wouldn't be surprised if Merlin himself had a hand in it! Gorgeous breathtaking scenery and honestly one of your best vids. You said it all at 16.35 Sarah......''I don't want to leave'' .....x J x

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

When I read your comment we had already filmed this and I thought - Judy will be impressed! Sarah :)

@benm9311 Жыл бұрын

Loving the new hat Andrew. We have a campervan and it would be brilliant to know if the car parks you park in allows overnight camping

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

It may be on the car park sign at the beginning of the video... Sarah :)

@Pooky-Cat Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. Been really enjoying watching your back catalogue of videos. Have you visited John Betjeman's grave at St Enodoc Church, Trebetherick? On the 10th anniversary of his death (many years ago) we made the pilgrimage to the grave, got thoroughly soaked in appalling weather, but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Happy days.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

What a story! And one to remember! We visited before the channel and filmed it in the early days! Great place! Sarah :)

@shaunspencer6437 Жыл бұрын

Tintagels lovely though im not so keen on all the King Arther fakery.😂😂Great video again.

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! Yes, as locals maybe we can have a good chuckle! Sarah :)

@stewartlockhart6444 Жыл бұрын

Heard someone in Port Isaac say they had visited " Tingle Tangle"

@neilcurson4505 Жыл бұрын

That's as good as Mega vissy that I once heard. LOL

@stewartlockhart6444 Жыл бұрын

@@neilcurson4505 yes, our friend who is dyslexic, lives in Cornwall, always calls it Megavissey!

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Sarah :)

@richardgeorge8612 10 ай бұрын

just like the sphinx in Egypt has been vandalised over thousands of years, such a disgaceful action

@sallydingle321 Жыл бұрын

👌💝💝💝😁✊😘

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

@veronicacrabtreehill6608 7 ай бұрын

How did people get to those places years ago. Life must have really been tough.

@lyudmilaaksan2232 Жыл бұрын

Next to one carved face on the rock I see another right next to it but of a bit ugly one. Am I the only one who sees that?

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

We noticed when I was editing the video and hoped other people might spot it too! Sarah :)

@bobbybigboyyes Жыл бұрын

There 'was' another Merlin's cave up near the castle. I have photos of me and my ex crawling through it which I still can't find. Is it still there I wonder, or have they closed it off ? It was magical then back around 2006. A double open ended cave!

@CornishWalkingTrails Жыл бұрын

That's very interesting... Sarah :)