Route Highlight
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. The main facility is a homely pasty shop often judged the world’s best.
The peninsula offers fine coast walks between tiny coves and fishing villages. The most memorable spots include Landewednack, Cadgwith, Mullion and Kynance. Expect jagged rocks, frothy waves, rare plants and birds… and tiny harbours with granite walls like fortresses against the gales.
During your trip
Other Route Highlights
ROSELAND
FALMOUTH
HELFORD
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.
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.