Route Highlight
Porthcurno / Minack
On a sunny day Porthcurno beach seems Mediterranean, its white sand sheltered by high cliffs facing a turquoise sea.
An interesting museum on the opposite cliff shows Porthcurno’s other unlikely claim to fame: historic cables buried under the beach carry a major chunk of the UK’s global telecommunications.
Carved into the cliffs above is the eccentric open-air Minack Theatre. It’s worth a visit even if there isn’t a performance. If you do get manage to get tickets for something, remember to bring a cushion to soften seats that are quite literally rock hard.
During your trip
Other Route Highlights
The Penwith Landscape
Mousehole
The first thing to note about this picturesque fishing village is how to pronounce it: locals say ‘mowsul’ – never ‘mouse hole’. The narrow streets do make you think of a mousehole though.
Land's end
St Ives
This old fishing town has become West Cornwall’s star attraction thanks to its selection of sandy beaches, quaint harbourside pubs and restaurants, and a famous artsy heritage.
