Days on the Road in Cornwall

Cornwall offers many beautiful tours by car orvillages of Newlyn and Mousehole. Try to make it
cycle along her many roads. Cruise the coast,early enough to watch the catch being hauled in
through unspoiled countryside, or from village toand sent to auction. Head west and then south to
village.the lovely towns of Lamora and Penberth before
Start your cruise in Chapel Porth near St. Agnesstopping to explore the Minack theatre. Built
and follow the winding Cornish lanes overlookingcompletely out of the cliff, this unique outdoor
the sea south to Portreath. Portreath is famedtheatre is worth a visit and offers extraordinary
for her legacy as the hub of copper and tinviews across the bay to Logan Rock. Next stop
shipping between England and South Wales.is Land's End. Make sure to visit Longships
Remains of the Mineral Inclines can still be seenLighthouse.
and are worth a look. Leave Portreath and headA lovely drive in the summer explores the popular
towards Hale along the sheer 76m cliffs offeringbeaches from Crantock to Newquay. Crantock is
amazing views. The most dramatic views are ofa beautiful little town with thatched roof cottages
North Cliffs and Hells Mouth. Continue on until youand a perfect example of Cornish countryside.
see the sweeping St. Ives Bay and a take aStroll around the village before taking the Coast
detour to Godrevy Point overlooking theRoad around Newquay, making sure to stop at
lighthouse on Godrevy Island. Stop for a picnic orthe popular surfing beaches of Watergate Bay
a swim at the bay before continuing on. Don'tand Mawgan Porth. Just 5 miles from Newquay
miss a taste of proper Cornish pastries in Hayle.you will see the sign for Pendarves, better known
Enjoy this all-day excursion exploring the Land'sas the Bedruthan Steps. Huge pinnacles of
End peninsula. Start from St. Michaels' Mount andwave-lashed rocks are visible from the towering
walk or ferry to the Island. Next, head for thecliffs. Take the time to climb down at low tide to
cosmopolitan town of Penzance and the fishingwalk along the beach in the shadow of the cliffs.