Tintagel Castle - Added to English Heritage in North Cornwall, South West

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:

TOAL from M67Q+2V, Tintagel PL34 0DL

Tintagel Castle is a legendary and dramatic site on the North Cornwall coast, steeped in history and myth, famously associated with King Arthur. It's set on a rugged, windswept peninsula, with ruins spread across the mainland and an island, connected by a striking modern bridge. The landscape features dramatic cliffs, a beautiful cove (Merlin's Cave), and crashing waves.

It's an excellent place to fly a drone for several reasons:

Dramatic Scenery: The combination of ancient ruins, rugged cliffs, the iconic bridge, and the turbulent sea offers incredibly dramatic and visually rich footage.

Unique Perspectives: A drone allows you to capture angles and perspectives that are impossible from the ground, showcasing the scale of the castle and its stunning natural setting. You can highlight the bridge, the isolation of the island, and the vastness of the coastline.

Historical Context: The aerial views can emphasize the strategic, defensive nature of the castle's location and its integration with the natural landscape.

Accessibility to Features: You can get close-up shots of cliff faces, the cove, and the various parts of the castle ruins without physical access limitations.

Important Note for Drone Pilots: When flying near Tintagel Castle, it's crucial to be aware of and respect any local drone regulations, National Trust guidelines (as it's a National Trust site), and general drone safety rules, especially concerning proximity to people, wildlife, and historical structures. Always check for any flight restrictions before flying.

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 08/07/2025. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Visited here some 20 years ago; stunning spot even by North Cornwall standards and I’d love to fly there. I was a bit caught out by some of tha Arthur stuff with the St George cross flags everywhere, and the way it triggered my unexpected inner Welsh Nationalist cottage burner. Arthur, if he existed, a military leader who could organise Romano-Briton resistance against the invading Saxons who would become the English, would have been a) basically Welsh, and b) a Saxon’s worst nightmare come true. And for it to be promoted by the Cornish, our fellow Britons… I was bloody furious!

I never knew I felt so strongly about that stuff!