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Cornwall Coast: Falmouth, West Cornwall & Tintagel: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 6-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.

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6
days
180 km
distance
6.8 h
driving
27
curated stops

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Day 1 Falmouth

4 curated stops
Transit
0h18
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
13.4°C–16.1°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
16.1h
09:00
Falmouth public harbour-and-headland circuit english-heritage.org.uk map ↗
Use Falmouth’s public harbourfront, old-town streets and Pendennis headland viewpoints; castle, museum, garden, pool and boat entry remain separate.
210 min · Falmouth · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
12:40
Jacob's Ladder search map ↗
Climb breath-taking stairs for panoramic night or day vistas.
90 min · Falmouth
14:20
Falmouth Art Gallery falmouthartgallery.com read more map ↗
Explore works from old masters to surrealists in a leading Cornish art collection.
50 min · Falmouth · Free
15:20
Gyllyngvase Beach search map ↗
Enjoy the lively main beach, perfect for surfing and paddling.
90 min · Falmouth
16:50
Harbour View harbourdining.com map ↗
Savor fresh seafood while gazing out over the bustling harbor.
60 min · Falmouth
Overnight here
e.g. The Greenbank · Budock Vean
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 St Ives

1 curated stop
Transit
1h06
Finish
~14:10
Temperature
13.9°C–15.2°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.2h
10:10
St Ives public harbour-and-art-town circuit stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk map ↗
Use the public harbour, lanes, beaches and art-town setting from an appropriate long-stay or park-and-ride arrival; galleries, museums and events remain separate.
180 min · St Ives · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
13:10
Blas Burgerworks blasburgerworks.co.uk map ↗
Feast on cosy, convenient burgers, including vegetarian options.
60 min · St Ives
open: Daily 5-9:30PM

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

Tours & day trips here →
Overnight here
e.g. Cohort Hostel · Coast
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Day 3 Penzance & Marazion

5 curated stops
Transit
1h10
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
13.9°C–15.2°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.1h
09:35
Penzance-and-Marazion public bay circuit stmichaelsmount.co.uk map ↗
Use Penzance’s public promenade and historic core with a Marazion shore view; no island crossing, castle, garden, pool, boat or performance is assumed.
150 min · Penzance & Marazion · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
12:15
Morrab Gardens morrabgardens.org read more map ↗
Stroll through lush sub-tropical plants in a serene garden.
50 min · Penzance & Marazion · Free
open: Dawn until dusk
13:15
Morrab Library morrablibrary.co.uk read more map ↗
Lose yourself in books and sea views in a grand library.
90 min · Penzance & Marazion
open: Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM
14:55
Penlee House Gallery & Museum penleehouse.org.uk read more map ↗
Explore Victorian art showcasing the Newlyn School’s works.
50 min · Penzance & Marazion · Adults £5, concs £4, under 18s free
open: Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat 10AM-4:30PM
16:05
Chysauster Ancient Village english-heritage.org.uk read more map ↗
Discover ancient stone-walled courtyard houses by the sea.
50 min · Penzance & Marazion · adults £4.60, children £2.80, concessions £4.10
open: 10AM-5PM
16:55
Blacks of Chapel Street blacksofchapelstreet.com map ↗
Savor freshly sourced local Cornish produce in a delightful dining setting.
60 min · Penzance & Marazion · Mains £8
open: Mon-Sat 10:30AM-3PM & 6:30-11PM, Sun 6:30-11PM
Overnight here
e.g. Blue Seas Hotel · Mounts Bay Caravan Park
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Padstow

4 curated stops
Transit
2h19
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
12.9°C–16.5°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
16.2h
10:55
Padstow public harbour-and-coast-gateway circuit cornwall.gov.uk map ↗
Use Padstow harbour, town and a bounded public Camel Trail/coast-gateway section; no long coast-path stage, closed lifeboat station, manor, cycle hire or event is assumed.
180 min · Padstow · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
14:05
The National Lobster Hatchery nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk read more map ↗
Watch baby lobsters grow and learn about marine conservation.
50 min · Padstow
15:05
Hawker's Cove read more map ↗
Enjoy the tranquil estuary views and gentle coastal atmosphere.
90 min · Padstow
16:45
Padstow Museum padstowmuseum.co.uk map ↗
Discover local history through artefacts and documents.
50 min · Padstow
Overnight here
e.g. The Old Ship Hotel · Padstow Townhouse
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Around Padstow

4 curated stops
Transit
0h21
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
12.9°C–16.5°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
16.2h
09:00
Porthcothan read more map ↗
Stroll along Porthcothan's quiet beach, surrounded by cliffs and the peaceful sounds of the Atlantic.
90 min · Padstow
10:40
Constantine Bay read more map ↗
Stroll along a peaceful Atlantic beach framed by rugged cliffs and dunes.
90 min · Padstow
12:20
Booby's Bay read more map ↗
Relax on sandy shores with glimpses of historic maritime remnants.
90 min · Padstow
14:00
Mother Ivys read more map ↗
Enjoy the sandy shores and gentle waves of Mother Ivey's Bay, framed by the rugged Trevose Head.
90 min · Padstow
15:30
The Seafood Restaurant rickstein.com map ↗
Indulge in exquisite seafood in an elegant, atmospheric dining room.
60 min · Padstow · Mains from £20
open: Daily noon-5PM, 8-10PM
Overnight here
e.g. The Old Ship Hotel · Padstow Townhouse
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 6 Tintagel

5 curated stops
Transit
1h35
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
12.9°C–16.5°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
16.2h
10:10
Tintagel public village-and-coast circuit english-heritage.org.uk map ↗
Use the public village, church and condition-suitable coastal viewpoints; castle bridge entry, steep glen access, shops and ticketed interiors remain separate.
150 min · Tintagel · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
12:50
Tintagel Old Post Office nationaltrust.org.uk read more map ↗
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
13:50
King Arthur's Great Halls kingarthursgreathalls.co.uk read more map ↗
Walk through grand halls adorned with Arthurian art and legends.
50 min · Tintagel
open: Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM
14:50
St. Materiana's Church achurchnearyou.com read more map ↗
Admire the serene beauty of this historic Norman church on a hill.
50 min · Tintagel
15:55
St. Nectan's Glen st-nectansglen.co.uk read more map ↗
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)

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