The Hydes' England Trip, June, 2007

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle is the traditional birthplace of King Aurthur.

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Sign at entrance to Tintagel Castle

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Landscape just before we enter the village of Tintagel

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The path to the castle

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A stream along the path that descends to the sea in a small waterfall (pictures later)

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Scott in a crack in the rock

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Mary Jane, Jan and Scott hoofing it on the path.
The small stream can be seen in the small gully to left.

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View of part of the 12th century medieval castle.
A much earlier castle (5th century) was on the island adjacent to this part of mainland.

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Scott among the ruins of medieval castle

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Even the medieval castle is in poor shape and much of it has slid into the sea.

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View from medieval castle over to island, the legendary site of castle where King Arthur was born.

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View of cliffs on the island.

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Modern "Camelot Castle Hotel" overlooks castle ruins

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Closeup of sign for modern hotel

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Ruins of medieval castle

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Ruins of medieval castle

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View of the sea down below

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Ruins of medieval castle

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View of Merlin's Cave in the distance (a little left of center)

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We descend steps from medieval castle to beach.
The wooden walk bridge over to the island was locked when we were there.

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A view as we descend the steps

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Scott runs along the beach below

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Scott starts his ascent back up to the stairs

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Scott ascending the stairs

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Warning sign as we explore off the main path

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A small waterfall from the stream mentioned before.
We are on our way to explore Merlin's Cave (can be seen beyond Scott)

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Scott in Merlin's Cave

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A view back to waterfall from Merlin's Cave.
The medieval castle is on top of the hill in top center.
The wooden walk bridge to island can be seen in the distance on right side of image.

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Closeup of the waterfall

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