Arthur's trail
Rock/Karreck
Rock/Karreck is a coastal village on the northeast bank of the Rover Camel estuary opposite Padstow. It is a popular tourist destination, particularly with those interested in water sports. There is a regular ferry service to Padstow. More on Rock/Karreck
The Rumps
The Rumps Cliff Castle has three lines of ramparts built in the Iron Age, with the inner rampart being the earliest. The outer rampart is smaller from the other two. It has been proposed that this rampart may have been topped with a wooden palisade. More on The Rumps
Port Isaac/Portusek
Port Isaac/Portusek is a very attractive fishing village northeast of Rumps Point and about ten miles southeast of Camelford. It has been the site of various television productions. More on Port Isaac/Portusek
Helsbury
Helsbury Castle is an Iron Age hillfort made up of a single bank and external ditch surrounding a diameter area of approximately 140 metres. In the centre of the hillfort the foundations of a rectangular building remain which is thought to be the remains of St Syth's chapel. More on Helsbury
Lanteglos Church
Lanteglos church is to the south west of Camelford and is dedicated to St Julitta. It is a listed building and was pre-dated by a Norman cruciform church, parts of which still survive. The north walls of the nave and chancel are Norman but have been restored as has the north transept arch. More on Lanteglos Church
Camelford/Ryskammel
Camelford/Ryskammel is a town on the River Camel northeast of Lanteglos along the A39 on the northwest of Bodmin Moor. Close by is Roughtor and there are a considerable number of ancient remains in the area. In Camelford is the North Cornwall Museum and Gallery. More on Camelford/Ryskammel
Rough Tor
Taking a detour about three miles southeast from the A39 at the northern part of Camelford. Then through the village of Treegoodwell and along Roughtor Road. Roughtor summit is surrounded by a series stone walls linking natural outcrops to form an enclosure. More on Roughtor
Rough Tor settlement (North west)
North-west of Roughtor ridge is a settlement of numerous hut circles with small enclosures and the remains of field systems. Archaeological evidence of different phases of occupation during the Early and Middle Bronze Age. A number of stone cairns are spread across the hill slopes with a small number within or very close to the settlement enclosures. Many of which are thought to be Early Bronze Age burial monuments. More on Rough Tor settlement (North west)
Rough Tor settlement (South)
On the southern slopes of Roughtor, set around three or four enclosures, are the remains of a large number of hut circles. The site is thought to be linked to the same Early to Middle Bronze age period north-west of Roughtor. The settlement is 200 metres to the north of Fernacre stone circle which forms part of a ritual landscape that includes Stannon and Louden stone circles. A number of cairns and the Neolithic Tor Enclosure are in the area. More on Rough Tor settlement (South)
Stannon Stone Circle
Stannon stone circle is located two and a half miles southeast of Camelford on Stannon Moor, and is made up of up to 68 stones. There are a number of cairns located on Stannon Down. More on Stannon Stone Circle
Fernacre Stone Circle
Fernacre stone circle is one of the largest stone rings in Cornwall approximately 44m by 46m in diameter. About 60 stones remain, some of which are still upright but others lean or have fallen and are partially beneath the turf. More on Fernacre Stone Circle
Tintagel/Dintagell
Tintagel/Dintagell is an Atlantic coastal village in Cornwall west of Bodmin Moor and the A39. It is a very popular tourist location with Tintagel Castle located on the peninsula and has a long association with Arthurian legends. Tintagel has good shopping, pub, restaurant and other leisure facilities. More on Tintagel/Dintagell
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel castle is said to be the birth place of King Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon. This medieval fortification is on Tintagel island, a dramatic headland attached to the mainland by a narrow stretch of land and next to the village of Tintagel. More on Fernacre Stone Circle
Boscastle/Kastell Boterel
Boscastle/Kastell Boterel is a fishing port about five miles northeast of Tintagel. It was the site of Bottreaux Castle. The village has a very picturesque harbour and is very popular with tourists. There are shops and other facilities that cater for visitors and there is also a Museum of Witchcraft. More on Boscastle/Kastell Boterel
Crackington Haven/Porthkrag
Crackington Haven/Porthkrag is a village about four miles north of Boscastle and is a popular location for walkers. Pencarrow Point is to the north and Cambeak to the south. Further to the south is High Cliff which is Cornwalls highest cliff. More on Crackington Haven/Porthkrag