St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan’s Kieve, Tintagel
St Nectan's Glen is an enchanting natural site in Cornwall, featuring a mesmerising 60-foot waterfall, beautiful woodland walks through a temperate Atlantic rainforest, and a reputation as one of the UK's most spiritual locations. It is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

📜 An enchanting natural site in Cornwall, home to a mesmerising 60-foot waterfall.
✨ Voted an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Why Go

🌊 See a magnificent 60-foot waterfall that has carved its way through slate.
🌳 Enjoy beautiful woodland walks through a temperate Atlantic rainforest.
✨ Explore one of the UK’s most spiritual sites, steeped in tales of fairies and spirits.
🚶‍♀️ Discover the Nature Trail, Butterfly Garden, Adam’s Wood sculptures, and Riverside Walk.
☕🛍️ Relax at the Tree of Life Cafe and browse the unique Gift Shop.

Cost

🎟️ Waterfall Tickets: Adult £10.00, Child (age 5-15) £5.00, Children under 5 Free.
🆓 Admission fees apply only to visit the waterfall. Other areas like the Nature Trail, Butterfly Garden, Adam’s Wood, riverside walk, gift shop, and Tree of Life Café can be explored without a waterfall ticket.

Hours

⏰ Quiet Time: 9am - 11am.
⚠️ Specific daily opening and closing times are indicated by an image on the website and are not transcribed in the text.

Parking

🅿️ Main Car Park: Local farmers’ pay-and-display on the B3263 main road.
💰 Cost: £3.00 for the day (cash and card accepted).
☀️ Additional Summer Parking: A field car park is open for the Summer season, accessible via the pay-and-display car park.
📍 What 3 Words Location for Carpark: invoices.lowest.showdown.
🚌 Alternative Parking: Tintagel Visitor Centre Car Park, then take the Number 95 bus or walk (approx. 30 minutes).

Getting There

🚶‍♀️ The walk from the Trethevy car park or bus stop to Admissions, Gift Shop, and Cafe is approximately 1 mile and takes about 30 minutes.
⛪ Along the way, you will pass St Piran’s Well, the small church of St Piran (dating back to 1457), and a Roman inscribed pillar.
👟 Wear appropriate walking and waterproof footwear.
♿ An Accessibility Guide is available.

Food

🍰 Tree of Life Cafe: Offers Cornish cream teas, freshly ground coffee, home-made cakes, an ice cream parlour, and milkshakes.

Shopping

🎁 Gift Shop: Features The Waterfall Collection (pewter-made birthstone fairies and dragons exclusive to the shop), Crystals & Precious Stones, Natural Incense & Burners, Handcrafted Jewellery & Local Artwork, and Nature-Inspired Gifts. An online shop is also available.

Why Avoid

🚫 Access to St Nectan’s Glen is NOT available through Trevillet Quarry.
🚶‍♀️ The walk to the main site is 1 mile and takes 30 minutes, which might be challenging for some visitors.

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waterfallwoodlandnaturespiritual siteCornwallhikingwalkcafegift shopfamily-friendlyhistoricalSSSIArea of Outstanding Natural Beautyoutdoor