The Cornish Coast From Lizard Point To Tintagel Castle
From Falmouth we followed the Cornish Coast to Lizard Point as we traveled toward Tintagel Castle.
The road from Lizard Point to Tintagel Castle is as serpentine as the stones which drew us to the aptly named Lizard. It loosely follows the spectacular Cornish Coast Path which we hope to explore further on some future trip.
The road from Lizard Point to Tintagel Castle is as serpentine as the stones which drew us to the aptly named Lizard. It loosely follows the spectacular Cornish Coast Path which we hope to explore further on some future trip.
Lizard Lighthouse
Despite a steady rain, we appreciated the charm of this remote "destination location".We traversed an extremely narrow one track road to Lizard Lighthouse, the most unusual lighthouse we've ever seen.
Serpentine Stone
In the absence of sun we did some Christmas shopping for serpentine jewelry made from Lizard rock, and ate deliciously at a little tourist cafe. I had a wonderful lamb curry! A perfect rainy day - eat and shop!
Serpentine stone comes in many variations of color and design. Polished and sculpted it becomes Serpentine jewelry, votive candle holders, lighthouses and more. Click Here or on the serpentine stone to the right for the handcrafted jewelry of one very creative rock sculptress!
Along the Road to Tintagel
The Site of the First Wireless Transmission
Exiting Lizard Point, we made a minor detour to Poldhu Beach on the Lizard Peninsula, near the site of Maroni's first wireless transmission. The rain had finally stopped, and while we didn't climb the road to the actual site, we were able to see the location.
The Harbor Village of Padstow
Tintagel Castle
Legendary Home of King Arthur
Entering the town of Tintagel, we passed historic buildings on both sides of the road as we drove toward Tintagel Castle (built in the 1300s and legendary home of King Arthur).
A museum across from the car park is a 600 year old traditional Cornish Longhouse and was once the post office.
We arrived at the medieval town too late to enter the ruins of Tintagel Castle, but the site itself was gorgeous.Perched high on a cliff, even the ruins looked very defensible!
Inspirational views even without climbing to the top! How can anyone not believe in God when they see what He has created!
Since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by things that are made..." Romans 1:20
CLICK HERE for wonderful photos of Tintagel Castle. We looked through at least 20 sites before picking this site by Cornwall resident, Sally-Ann, as the best pictorial representation of the castle!