West Cornwall Itinerary 🚗🌊✨
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Explore the rugged coastline, cultural gems, and charming villages of West Cornwall on this 50-mile scenic itinerary — perfect for a weekend getaway filled with sea views and local character.
West Cornwall Itinerary Summary
📍 St Ives 🎨🌅
📍 Sennen Cove 🏄♂️
📍 Land’s End 🗺️
📍 Minack Theatre 🎭
📍 Porthcurno Beach 🏖️
📍 Mousehole 🐚
📍 Penzance ⚓
📍 Praa Sands 🌊
Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 50 miles
📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️
This West Cornwall itinerary is ideal for lovers of coastal walks, historic spots, and hidden beach escapes, all set in one of the UK’s most scenic regions. 🌤️📸
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🚗 Need a car for this road trip?
If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.
I usually use DiscoverCars to compare prices and find the best deals across different rental companies.
👉 It’s really easy to use:
- Compare multiple providers in one place
- Cheaper than booking direct
- Free cancellation on most options
- Their 3rd party insurance is a lot cheaper
- They have a great customer service for claims (though I hope you won’t have to use it!
Additional Information & Highlights
📍St. Ives
Cornwall’s most famous town, known for its surfing spots and art scene.
🗺️ Things To Do:
– Visit Tate St. Ives (tickets available here)
– Go to Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach
– Go to St Ives Harbour
– Go on a helicopter flight
– Shop in all the cute local shops
– Make your own gin at Tarquin’s Gin School & Shop
– Paddleboarding and surfing
🚆🅿️ Parking and train: I highly recommend parking at St Erth (which is a park and ride) and take the St Ives Bay Line train to St Ives. It’s only 10 minutes but it’s one of the most scenic train rides in the UK. Also, it will save you a lot of hassle in St Ives since it’s not really a town built for cars.
📍 Sennen Cove
📍 Land’s End
📍Minack Theatre
A stunning outdoor theatre built on a granite cliff with stunning sea views.
🎟️ Tickets: This is a very popular attraction so make sure to book in advance if you are visiting in summer. You can book a visit of the theatre during the day, a guided tour or go see a show in the evening.
🅿️ Parking: There is a large carpark by the entrance of the theatre. It’s free for the duration of the visit or performance.
💡 My Top Tip: If the weather is not good, I would recommend checking the webcam on the official website to make sure the view is not obstructed. As long as it’s clear, it’s still well worth a visit.
❤️ This is one of my favourite places in Cornwall. I was so impressed by the theatre itself but also loved the views over Porthcurno beach.
📍Porthcurno Beach
One of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches with turquoise water and granite cliffs.
🚗 How To Get There: If you are driving, there is a large carpark (pay and display) near the beach. The postcode is TR19 6JX.
🚶 Alternatively, you can also get there on foot via the South West Coast path
💡 Good to know: If you don’t want to go to the beach, don’t worry because you can see it very well from Minack Theatre.
📍 Mousehole
📍 Penzance
