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Cornwall: Falmouth to Tintagel: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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4
days
180 km
distance
7.2 h
driving
26
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Warm light, open gardens and space on the coast path — the school-holiday crush of August not yet arrived.
Day 1 Falmouth → St Ives
- Transit
- 2h47
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 13.9°C–15.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~9
- Daylight
- 16.2h
09:00
Meander through lush, exotic valleys to a tranquil beach.
50 min · Falmouth · £10.50 adult £5.25 Child
10:15
Explore robust coastal fortifications echoing centuries of defense.
50 min · Falmouth · adults £14, children £8.50, concessions £12.50, Cornish Heritage Trust or English Heritage members: Free
open: 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily 10AM-6PM; Oct 1-31: 10AM-5PM; 1 Nov-23 Dec and 3 Jan-12 Feb: Sa Su 10AM-4PM; 12-25 Feb: daily 10AM-4PM; 26 Feb-29 Mar: W-Su 10AM-4PM;
11:15
Admire small boats and maritime relics in a dedicated space.
50 min · Falmouth
14:10
15:10
Discover Cornwall-based artists in a circular modern gallery.
50 min · St Ives · Adult £10.50, conc £9.40; combined with Hepworth £14.50, £13.20
open: Mar-Oct: daily 10AM-5:20PM; Nov-Feb: Tu-Su 10AM-4:20PM
16:10
Experience sculptures in an indoor gallery and lush garden.
50 min · St Ives · Adult £7.70, conc £6.60; combined with Tate £14.50 / £13.20
open: Daily 10AM-5:20PM
17:00
Blas Burgerworks blasburgerworks.co.uk map ↗
Feast on cosy, convenient burgers, including vegetarian options.
60 min · St Ives
open: Daily 5-9:30PM
Day 2 Penzance
- Transit
- 1h18
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 13.9°C–15.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~9
- Daylight
- 16.1h
09:20
Marvel at an island abbey or fortress, accessible at low tide.
50 min · Penzance · For castle/garden/both: adult £9.50/7.00/14.00; child £4.50/3.50/6.50; 2 adults & 3 children: £23.50/n.a./34; 2 adult & 3 children: £14.00/n.a./20.50
open: Su-F, closed Sa
10:30
Lose yourself in books and sea views in a grand library.
90 min · Penzance
open: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM
12:10
Stroll through lush sub-tropical plants in a serene garden.
50 min · Penzance · Free
open: Dawn until dusk
13:10
Explore Victorian art showcasing the Newlyn School’s works.
50 min · Penzance · Adults £5, concs £4, under 18s free
open: Apr-Oct: M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Nov-Mar: M-Sa 10AM-4:30PM
14:20
Discover ancient stone-walled courtyard houses by the sea.
50 min · Penzance · adults £4.60, children £2.80, concessions £4.10
open: 10AM-5PM
15:25
Jubilee Pool jubileepool.co.uk
Cool off in the refreshing waters of an Art Deco lido.
90 min · Penzance · Main pool £4.25, geo £11.75
open: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
16:55
Overnight here
e.g. Blue Seas Hotel · Mounts Bay Caravan Park
Day 3 Padstow
- Transit
- 1h53
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 12.9°C–16.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 16.2h
10:10
11:50
13:30
15:25
Stroll through historic rooms in an ancient house overlooking Padstow.
50 min · Padstow
16:25
Overnight here
e.g. The Old Ship Hotel · Padstow Townhouse
Day 4 Tintagel
- Transit
- 1h12
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 12.9°C–16.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 16.2h
09:40
Stand in awe of dramatic coastal views and legendary history.
50 min · Tintagel · adults £8.40, children £5.00, concessions £7.60
open: Check website for hours as varies throughout the year
10:40
Admire the serene beauty of this historic Norman church on a hill.
50 min · Tintagel
11:40
12:40
Explore a beautifully preserved 14th-century farmhouse with unique architecture.
50 min · Tintagel · Adult £4.60, child £2.30, family £11.50
open: Daily 10:30AM-5:30PM
13:40
Walk through grand halls adorned with Arthurian art and legends.
50 min · Tintagel
open: Tu-Su 10AM-5PM
14:40
Feel the tranquility of a magical waterfall hidden in a lush glen.
90 min · Tintagel · Adult £9, child (5-15) £5 (annual passes are also available)
16:10
The Mill House themillhouseinn.co.uk map ↗
Enjoy modern British dishes amidst lush gardens in a former corn mill.
60 min · Tintagel · Mains £15-20
open: Tu-Su 12:30-2:30PM, 6:30-9PM
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