What is recorded here
Merlin's Cave in Tintagel Haven is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.
Merlin's Cave in Tintagel Haven is a coastal sea cave formed by wave erosion in Jurassic limestone. The cave's name reflects local folklore linking it to the legendary wizard Merlin, though no archaeological evidence of human activity within the cave has been recorded.
The picture record does not grant public access. Use signed public paths and do not enter private land without permission.
Places near here
Merlin's Cave viewed from Barras NoseCave or cavern · 64 yd
Tintagel beach & caveCave or cavern · 65 yd
ChapelVisitor information · 83 yd
Tintagel CastleArchaeological place · 93 yd
Tintagel Haven and BeachBeach · 103 yd
Waterfall, Tintagel HavenWaterfall · 103 yd
Tintagel Bay WaterfallWaterfall · 117 yd
GardenVisitor information · 118 yd
Tintagel Castle RuinsCastle, fort or tower · 124 yd
Romano-British and early medieval settlement, medieval church, castle and associated features on Tintagel Island and adjoining mainlandScheduled monument · 153 yd
Tintagel HavenBay · 174 yd
Bronze sculpture on Tintagel HeadPublic sculpture · 306 ydOther information
Photo: Chris Gorringe · CC BY-SA 2.0