UK Holiday 06: Cornwall Day 1 (Tintagal Castle) (page 10/11)

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 16: Beyond these castle walls

Ruins of Tintagel Castle 16: Beyond these castle walls

A more dramatic view of the defensive wall.

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Stream

Stream

A stream cascading down over steps by a dry stone wall; this is the path leading to Tintagel Castle.

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Stream 2

Stream 2

A miniature waterfall by an old stone wall.

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View from the top

View from the top

It looks like I’m at the shore, but in fact that thin line of green grass is the top of a steep cliff. On the left at the very top, and further down, ruins of Tintagel Castle are visible. [more...]

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Ancient gatepost

Ancient gatepost

A neolithic gate post. Or maybe a Victorian one. Most likely a piece of masonry from the castle, used as a gate-post.

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Ancient gatepost 2

Ancient gatepost 2

A roughly worked rock with a gate hinge pintel set into it.

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Ancient gatepost 3

Ancient gatepost 3

I don’t know why I liked this gate post so much.

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Horse drinking trough with trees

Horse drinking trough with trees

There’s a tree growing in what looks like an old brick and concrete horse-trough.

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