From Glastonbury: 2-Day Tintagel, Boscastle & Dartmoor Tour

If you like legends with real footing, this one works. This 2-day tour ties Merlin’s Cave, Dartmoor moor walks, and Celtic sacred spots into one smooth trip from Glastonbury.

I love the way the guide, Michael, brings the myths to life with calm, respectful, high-energy storytelling. I also like the small group size, limited to 10, so you get time for questions and the pace feels human.

One thing to plan for: you’ll do some walking and climbing, including a moor-top ascent and going inside Merlin’s Cave, and entrance costs are not included.

Key things I’d circle before you book

• Small group (max 10), so the vibe stays personal and attentive
• Michael’s storytelling adds extra meaning at each stop, not just facts
• Michael ley line focus, with a route through Dartmoor’s sacred-feeling sites
• Tintagel at the tide, when Merlin’s Cave area is revealed
• Quiet nature breaks like St Nectan’s Glen, with waterfall calm after the cliff energy

Two days of sacred stories, from Glastonbury to Tintagel

This tour feels built for people who want more than checklists. Yes, you’ll see famous places. But the core of the experience is how the day is framed: as a walk through places tied to Arthurian legend, Celtic Christianity, and that ever-popular ley line route idea that gives the landscape a bigger spiritual “why.”

I like the balance here. Day one leans inland, across moor paths and sacred hills. Day two turns toward the coast, where tidal timing and cliff views add drama, then the pace cools down into wooded valleys and a waterfall.

If you’re the type who enjoys standing in a place and letting the stories settle, this tour fits your style. And if you prefer totally secular sightseeing, you might still enjoy it, but the spiritual lens is part of the package.

Meeting at St John the Baptist’s Church, then heading for Dartmoor

You start at St John the Baptist’s Church. That matters more than it sounds, because it helps the tour feel rooted in Glastonbury right away, not like an endless bus ride that starts somewhere generic.

Once you’re loaded up and rolling, the day shifts quickly into open moor country. The plan is not just to travel, but to move with intention, including the “ley line” theme as you travel. For you, that means more of the ride becomes story time, plus a guide who can connect the dots between the different sites you’ll later walk.

Transport is included, and the group stays small. That combination usually makes the driving days less tiring, since you’re not squeezed into a huge crowd and forgotten.

Wistman’s Faerie Wood and the moor bridges

Day one begins with a drive down the Michael ley line into Dartmoor. Dartmoor already has that myth-friendly atmosphere, with rocky ground, wide skies, and paths that feel older than the cars passing by. The tour leans into that mood, especially with a stop in Wistman’s Faerie Wood.

Inside Wistman’s Faerie Wood, you’re not just looking at trees. The framing is “faerie” and “wonder,” and the guide keeps the vibe focused on what you’re seeing while you’re walking. Expect a slower, sensory feel here, the kind of place where you naturally look around more than you usually would.

A practical detail that helps your enjoyment: you’ll also cross bridges described as more than 4,000 years old. Even if you’re not sure how you’d verify that claim in a museum, it still adds weight to the walk. It’s one of those “suddenly your route feels ancient” moments.

Wear real walking shoes. Dartmoor terrain can be uneven, and you’ll get more out of the day if your feet feel secure.

The Hunting Lodge meal stop, then onward to Brentor

After time in the woods, the tour has a planned meal break at the Hunting Lodge in the middle of the moors. The itinerary doesn’t say this meal is included in the tour price, and overall, breakfast and lunch are not listed as included. So I’d treat meal time as part of your planning, not a guaranteed covered cost.

Still, the location is the point. A meal in the middle of moor country makes the day feel like you actually stepped into Dartmoor, not just visited Dartmoor. And because you’re with the guide and group, you get a natural pause, plus you’re ready for the next part of the day without feeling rushed.

Then comes the climb to Brentor, a hill described as a holy Templar spot. On the way up, you’re aiming for a church perched on the peak. That church-on-top feeling is exactly the kind of moment where the route’s theme clicks into place: you arrive, you look around, and the place feels held up by something bigger than weather and gravity.

Brentor church on the peak: why the timing matters

When you’re walking up to a peak, the best part is often the last stretch. You get a gradual shift in light, air, and views, and you can feel your attention changing. Brentor is built for that.

I like this part because it’s active but not frantic. You’re not sprinting from one photo spot to another. You’re working toward a viewpoint that justifies the effort, especially on days where the sky cooperates.

What to watch for: you may want layers. Moor-top weather can change fast, and you’ll be exposed. If you keep your body warm and your hands free, the top moment will feel more magical and less uncomfortable.

Tintagel night plans: your own stay in Cornwall

After the Dartmoor day, you head to Tintagel and settle into your overnight base. Accommodation is listed as not included, so you’ll want to plan your own B&B or lodging for the night.

This is one of those days where an early start pays off. You’ll arrive with energy enough to enjoy Tintagel as a town, not just as a “get to the cave and leave” stop.

For practical comfort, I recommend choosing a place where you can walk easily to the village core. Day two starts right there, and being near the action saves energy for the cliff walk and valley time that follow.

Merlin’s Cave at low tide, plus a guided visualization

Day two starts in Tintagel, timed so the tide reveals one of the most legend-heavy spots on the Cornwall coast. The tour gives you a chance to step into Merlin’s Cave, described as the place where Merlin is said to have worked his magic.

Inside, the tour includes a visualization. That detail matters because it’s not just sightseeing. It’s structured time in a dark, enclosed space where your imagination can do its part. When you come out, you look up toward Tintagel Castle, perched above the cave on the cliffs.

This is the reason the tour works. You’re not only seeing the famous cliffs. You’re experiencing a sequence: dark, then light, then scale. Even if you’re skeptical about myths, the physical experience of cave-to-cliff is striking.

A smart consideration: caves can be cool and damp. If you run cold easily, bring a layer you’re comfortable wearing near the cave area.

Tintagel village lunch, and a very Cornwall way to refuel

After the cave time, you walk back into the little village and get lunch that leans into Cornwall classics. The itinerary specifically calls out trying a pasty if you haven’t had one.

Since lunch and drinks are not included, this is where you should decide your spending in advance. I’d personally set a budget for at least lunch, and I’d plan to stop for something you can eat without rushing.

It’s also a good moment to reset mentally. Day two begins with a dramatic cave experience. A simple meal in the village gives your brain a clean landing before the more woodland-based parts of the day.

Rocky Valley woodland walk, fairies and gnomes style

In the afternoon, you explore the woodland described through the lens of fairies and gnomes, in Rocky Valley next to the river.

This is a gentler shift from cliff drama into softer scenery. Walking by a river tends to make the pace feel calmer, and the guided storytelling keeps it playful without needing to turn it into a theme park.

I like that this stop feels like a break for your senses. After the caves and cliffs, it’s refreshing to spend time where the soundscape is natural, and the walk gives you something besides photo stops.

If you’re traveling in a rainy season, keep rain protection handy. Woodland paths can get slick. Good shoes again pay off.

St Nectan’s Glen waterfall: Celtic Christian space and Arthurian links

Next up is St Nectan’s Glen, including a waterfall. The tour describes it as a space held for the fairies and the spirit of the 5th-century Celtic Christian Saint Nectan.

Then the story adds an Arthurian layer: it’s said to be a place where the Knights of the Round Table came to be blessed before their quest for the Holy Grail.

Even if you treat the Arthurian claims as legend, the real value here is the emotional pacing. You go from moor-top climb energy, to cave-to-cliff legend intensity, to a river woodland, and then into a waterfall setting where it feels easier to slow down. That’s when a lot of people remember the tour is supposed to nourish your soul, not just collect sights.

Bring something that keeps you comfortable in the damp air near waterfalls. A thin rain jacket is usually more useful than an umbrella, especially on paths.

Returning to Glastonbury with the tour’s full arc completed

At the end of day two, you travel back to Glastonbury. That return ride matters because it lets the experience settle. You’re not immediately swapping between “tour mode” and “next plan” mode.

This tour’s arc is clear. Day one builds sacred ground through Dartmoor, ley line framing, and a peak church. Day two concentrates on Tintagel’s legend hotspots, then releases into calmer, nature-forward spiritual spaces before heading home.

That structure is part of the value. It’s not random driving. It’s a sequence with an emotional rhythm.

Price and value for a $330, two-day small-group tour

At around $330 per person for a 2-day trip with a live guide and transport, the question is: what are you really paying for?

You’re paying for three things that are hard to DIY well:

• A guided connective thread. The tour is built around a theme, not separate stops. Michael’s storytelling is a major part of why people rate it highly.
• Less logistics stress. Two days means timing and transitions. You’re not just booking sites, you’re being moved between them efficiently with the group.
• Smaller-group attention. With a cap of 10, the guide can give more context and treat the group like people, not passengers.

What’s not included is also important. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, entrance fees, and accommodation are not included. That means your true trip cost depends on what you choose for meals, lodging, and any entry charges at the sites.

My advice for budgeting: assume you’ll cover meals and lodging yourself, then plan a separate line for entrance fees once you know which ones apply. If you like guided experiences enough to pay for context, the pricing can feel fair. If you’re a strict DIY traveler who wants to drive and plan every stop, you may feel the cost more keenly.

Who this tour is best for

I’d especially recommend this for you if:

• You enjoy legend-heavy sites and like guided interpretation
• You want nature time with a gentle spiritual angle, not just city pacing
• You prefer small groups, and you like asking questions
• You want a structured two-day experience starting from Glastonbury

I’d think twice if you:

• Hate walking uphill or inside caves
• Want fully secular, purely historical explanations with zero spiritual framing
• Expect all meals and entry fees to be included

Should you book the Glastonbury 2-Day Tintagel, Boscastle & Dartmoor Tour?

If you want a two-day “myths meet real places” trip, I think you should book it. This is the kind of itinerary where the guide makes the difference, and in the real world that’s often what determines whether the trip feels worth the money.

If your ideal Cornwall day mixes cliff legends with quiet waterfall calm, and your Dartmoor day includes wood walks and a peak church, this fits your vibe. Just plan for meals, your own overnight stay in Tintagel, and bring shoes that can handle moor and woodland ground.

You’ll come away with more than photos. You’ll come away with a story you can keep replaying.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It’s a 2-day tour.

What is the group size?

The group is limited to 10 participants.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes a live guide and transport.

Are breakfast, lunch, or drinks included?

No. Breakfast and lunch, plus drinks, are not included.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Entrance fees are not included.

Where do we meet?

You meet at St John the Baptist’s Church.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is there an option to pay later?

Yes, there is a reserve now and pay later option.