Hidden away in a secret valley a mile east of Tintagel, this little glen feels like something from a fairy tale. Fringed by climbing ivy and shrubs, a 60ft waterfall tumbles across the slate into a kieve (plunge pool). It’s a mystical spot, supposedly frequented by Cornish piskies (pixies), and legendarily associated with King Arthur – you'll see ribbons and offerings dangling from the trees around the pool. It's also a bracing spot for a dip, although the water's icy-cold.
The remains of a hermitage that supposedly belonged to St Nectan can be seen above the pool. A new walkway has opened up two smaller waterfalls nearby, and the walk through the woodland is bewitchingly pretty.
To find it, take the B3263 coast road from Tintagel towards Boscastle, and look out for the small car park at Trethevy. From here, signs lead down to the glen.