Route Highlight
Helford
Unspoilt creeks of the Helford River meander through sleepy forests with tiny mossy quays hidden amid overhanging oaks. It’s a protected wildlife area where visitors spot dolphins or get close to rescued animals at the seal sanctuary. Sail, paddle or walk to the romantically secluded Frenchman’s Creek, once immortalised in Daphne Du Maurier’s novel, or tour between huge tree ferns and exotic rainforest flowers at Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens side-by-side on the north shore.
During your trip
Other Route Highlights
ROSELAND
FALMOUTH
Mevagissey
What locals call ‘Meva’ has the cliché ingredients of a classic fishing village: narrow streets down to a busy harbour lined by lobster pots, art galleries and seafood eateries. Take a walk round the harbour walls while shielding a freshly baked pasty from greedy Cornish gulls.
THE LIZARD
Don’t miss the detour to Britain’s most southerly headland. Lizard Point is more geographically significant and wildly impressive than Land’s End, but lacks crowds and touristy development.
PENZANCE / MOUNTS BAY
It’s always a thrill to catch your first glimpse of St Michael’s Mount and the panorama of Mount’s Bay. Stop at Marazion to walk the tidal causeway or take a short boat trip to the island castle and gardens.
