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Tintagel
This small village is steeped in legend and it has many close links with the King Arthur stories.
Practical information
Tintagel Tourist Information Centre
Bossiney Road, Tintagel
Tel (01840) 779 084
Open Jan-Feb 10.30am-4pm daily; Mar-Oct 9am-5pm daily; Nov-Dec 10.30am-4pm daily
Hostel accommodation
Tintagel YHA
Dunderhole Point, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0DW
Bus First Western National X10, X9/124 from Exeter St Davids; 55, 122/5 from Bodmin Parkway
Tel (01840) 770334
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Tintagel Castle
Overlooking a rugged and spectacular coastline, this 13th-century castle is linked with many legends and many people believe it to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Tintagel Head, Tintagel
Bus X10
Tel (01840) 770 328
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk
Admission £4.90
Open Jan-Mar 10am-4pm daily; Apr-Sep 10am-6pm daily; Oct 10am-5pm daily; Nov-Dec 10am-4pm daily
