About St Nectans Glen
Discover a magical woodland walk leading to a spectacular 60-foot waterfall where crystal-clear waters plunge into an enchanting natural basin near Tintagel, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments.
What's nearby
- Tree of Life Cafe 250m away
- Tea Room 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Due to the nature, this is not accessible with wheelchairs or anyone with limited mobility. Its in a gorge. However - the free walk from the car park on the main road is lovely. It will take you about 20mins to walk there so along the river valley. Absolutely beautiful! When you reach the shop and collected your tickets the path winds down trails and steps, with views of other falls as you meander down. The decent into the gorge via steps is where the main fall is. Its a special place that feels calm and very peaceful. Take as long as you want soaking up the atmosphere before you use the steps to climb back up to reception. As well as the main even there are extensive gardens to explore as well as a cafe and toilets on site. Well worth a visit! Lots of things for children to entertain themselves with.
· via Google
A special place, set in a lovely wooded valley. Do bring walking boots or walking Wellies as the footpath can be muddy and if you want to see the main waterfall, you will need to cross the stream, so a small towel could be useful if the stream is in full flow after recent rain. The car park is small £3 for all day, best to arrive early There's a £11 fee to go to the waterfall, which is a lovely place, especially if there's no one else there ( go early) Bedsides the Waterfall area, there's no charge for the river walk or hillside walks. There's a nice cafe with good indoor and out door seating.
· via Google
What a stunning place! Not good if you have mobility problems and some steps very steep. But once you are there it’s stunning. Would be great if there could limit the amount of people actually down by the water fall together. There was lots of children who was not quiet so you couldn’t take in the sounds. We didn’t stay long.
· via Google
The waterfall is good. You have to park the car at St Nectans waterfall car park with per day fee of GBP 3 for whole day payable by card or cash. The footpath to the waterfall is very scenic and it may take 20mins max to reach to waterfall entry point. For waterfall there is admission fees for adult and child (under 5yrs it’s free). The path is bit steep and slippery some places.. There is cafe and picnic spot as well.. There is alternative exit which you should be careful of vehicles..
· via Google
Visitors say this destination features a beautiful, tranquil waterfall and well-maintained grounds with nature trails and sculptures. They also highlight the lovely cafe with good food and friendly staff, as well as convenient parking. Many mention the walk to the waterfall is scenic and worth the effort, recommending sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Trethevy, Tintagel, PL34 0BE Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4,306 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Tintagel