Tintagel Head (Il Duce)
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Prohibited during a period
Climbing · 1 Oct to 1 Apr
In force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Restrictions apply from 1 October - 1 April.
Reason: Public Safety
The 'permitted climbing' months are April, May, June, July & September. Climbing is not permitted in August as this is the busiest month for general visitors to the site.
Published by BMC, 31 May 2022 · Tintagel Head (Il Duce)
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Prohibited during a period
Climbing · 1 Aug to 31 Aug
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Further to discussions between English Heritage and the BMC in late 2021 / early 2022 the following access agreement was reached in May 2022:
- 1. Climbing is allowed in April, May, June, July & September only; climbing is not permitted in August.
Published by BMC, 31 May 2022 · Tintagel Head (Il Duce)
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Permit required
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Further to discussions between English Heritage and the BMC in late 2021 / early 2022 the following access agreement was reached in May 2022:
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- 2. Climbers must be current BMC members and hold public liability insurance to the value of £15 million (note: this is standard with BMC membership).
- 3. Permission must be sought no less than 5 days in advance by contacting the English Heritage Tintagel office (email: Tintagel.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk); your BMC membership will be checked before permission is granted, please provide the following for each climber in your email: full name, date of birth, address, date you intend climbing at Tintagel
- 4. Climbers must report to the main site entrance office (near the new bridge) between 9.00-10.00am; English Heritage staff will then accompany climbers to the access point before the site is opened to the public at 10.00am.
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- 6. Access is limited to 4 climbers per day and the normal admission charge will apply.
Published by BMC, 31 May 2022 · Tintagel Head (Il Duce)