Plan a Tintagel day trip from Lower Pennycrocker Farm, about 7 miles away: Tintagel Castle, the village, coves and the coast path.
Tintagel is about seven miles from Lower Pennycrocker Farm, making it one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from our campsite near Boscastle.
Getting to Tintagel from the farm
It is a short drive along the coast road via Boscastle. Keen walkers can follow the South West Coast Path from Boscastle instead — a challenging but spectacular route with Bossiney Cove along the way.
What to see in Tintagel
Tintagel Castle
The clifftop castle ruins, linked to the legend of King Arthur, are the headline attraction. Check opening times and book ahead in busy months.
The village
Tintagel village has cafés, gift shops and historic buildings — good for a relaxed lunch.
Coves and cliffs
The coast either side of Tintagel is wild and beautiful. Combine your visit with a stop at Bossiney or another nearby beach.
Make a day of it
- Morning: Tintagel Castle before the crowds.
- Lunch in the village.
- Afternoon: coast path stroll or beach time.
- Evening: back to Boscastle harbour, then your pitch.
Stay near Tintagel
Lower Pennycrocker Farm is a quiet, family-run base for exploring Tintagel and Boscastle. Read our camping near Tintagel page, see 2026 prices and check availability.
Looking for somewhere to stay on this part of the coast? See camping near Port Isaac at our quiet farm site near Boscastle.
