St Nectan’s Glen is a woodland walk and waterfall in Trethevy, near Tintagel, Cornwall. A magical wooded valley leading to a waterfall that plunges through a hole in the rock.
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About St Nectan’s Glen
St Nectan’s Glen is a peaceful valley between Tintagel and Boscastle. A woodland path follows the stream up to St Nectan’s Kieve, where the waterfall drops into a rock basin and pours through a natural arch into the pool below.
The glen has long been seen as a spiritual place, linked with the 6th-century hermit St Nectan, and visitors often leave ribbons and small offerings. There is a café at the top of the falls.
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Plan your visit
The walk to the waterfall takes around 20–30 minutes each way and can be muddy, so wear good shoes. There is a fee to visit the waterfall itself, and opening times vary through the year.
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St Nectan’s Glen: FAQs
Where is St Nectan’s Glen?
St Nectan’s Glen is in Trethevy, near Tintagel, Cornwall. Nearby you’ll also find Tintagel Castle and Boscastle harbour.
What is there to see and do at St Nectan’s Glen?
Highlights include the waterfall pouring through a rock arch; a riverside woodland walk; tea rooms by the falls; easy to combine with Tintagel and Boscastle.
How do I check opening times and prices for St Nectan’s Glen?
St Nectan’s Glen is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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