Castles · South West England
The Rumps Cliff Castle
In or near Rock.
The Rumps Cliff Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
John Myers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Rumps Cliff Castle is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pentire Peninsula SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rumps Cliff Castle is a coastal fortification located in South-West England. This site is known for its dramatic cliffside position and historical significance as a defensive structure.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5929, -4.9213
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Minver Highlands
- Postcode
- PL27 6UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- osm: way/1078274033 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rumps Cliff Castle?
- The Rumps Cliff Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL27 6UQ), in the parish of St. Minver Highlands.
- What is The Rumps Cliff Castle?
- The Rumps Cliff Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Rumps Cliff Castle?
- The nearest town is Rock. Drivers can use postcode PL27 6UQ.
- Is The Rumps Cliff Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Rumps Cliff Castle is part of the Pentire Peninsula SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does The Rumps Cliff Castle charge admission?
- The Rumps Cliff Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Rumps Cliff Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL27 6UQ. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.