Waterfalls · South West England
St Nectan's Kieve
In or near Boscastle.
St Nectan's Kieve in England South West, United Kingdom.

Wikimedia Commons — via Wikidata P18 licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
St Nectan's Kieve is a waterfall in England South West, United Kingdom — a scenic cascade popular with walkers and photographers. Britain's waterfalls range from the plunge pools of the Yorkshire Dales and Brecon Beacons to the Highland falls fed by mountain burns.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tintagel Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Nectan's Kieve is a waterfall located in South-West England, specifically within the Tintagel Cliffs SSSI and the Cornwall AONB. It is known for its scenic beauty and natural significance. The site is a designated area of special scientific interest, highlighting its ecological importance. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting surrounded by lush vegetation and the sound of cascading water.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6642, -4.7100
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594908 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Nectan's Kieve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

St. Nectan's Kieve
Waterfalls · 0.4 km

St Nectan's Glen
Historic churches · 0.7 km
.jpg?width=1200)
St Piran's Chapel
Chapels · 1.2 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Roman milestone at Trethevey
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km

Trethevy
Historic churches · 1.2 km

Condolden Barrow
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km

Trewethet Mill
Historic houses · 1.6 km

Labyrinth Petroglyphs
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km

Trevalga
Historic churches · 1.6 km

Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
Historic churches · 1.6 km

Welltown Manor
Manor houses · 1.9 km

Benoath Cove
Beaches · 2.0 km
Nearby
Waterfalls · South West England
St. Nectan's Kieve
St. Nectan's Kieve — waterfall in england south west.
Historic churches · South West England
St Nectan's Glen
Saint Nectan's Glen (Cornish: Glynn Nathan, meaning deep wooded valley of Nathan/Nectan) is an area of woodland in Trethevy near Tintagel, north Cornwall stretching for around one mile along both bank
📷 4Chapels · South West England
St Piran's Chapel
St Piran's Chapel — church in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Roman milestone at Trethevey
Roman milestone at Trethevey — archaeological site in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, UK.
Historic churches · South West England
Trethevy
Trethevy — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · South West England
Condolden Barrow
Condolden Barrow — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near St Nectan's Kieve
Places to stay
Hostels · South West England
Dolphins Backpackers
Dolphins Backpackers — a hostel in england south west.
Hotels · South West England
Camelot Castle Hotel
Camelot Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Hostels · South West England
Tintagel Youth Hostel
Tintagel Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Trebyla Farm Campsite
Trebyla Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · South West England
Napoleon Inn
Napoleon Inn — a restaurant in england south west.
Restaurants · South West England
Nathan Outlaw
Nathan Outlaw — a restaurant in england south west.
Restaurants · South West England
Outlaws Fish Kitchen
Outlaws Fish Kitchen — a restaurant in england south west.
Restaurants · South West England
Slipway Hotel
Slipway Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
Historic pubs · South West England
The Shipwrights
The Shipwrights in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel in England South West, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nectan's Kieve?
- St Nectan's Kieve is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is St Nectan's Kieve?
- St Nectan's Kieve in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Nectan's Kieve?
- Its coordinates are 50.6642°, -4.7100°.
- Is St Nectan's Kieve a protected site?
- Yes — St Nectan's Kieve is part of the Tintagel Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).