SIGHT-SEEING AND WALKING
Cape Cornwall, only a mile from The Store, was once thought of as the most westerly point of England. Here the dramatic coastline meets the Atlantic Ocean. On a winter’s day the waves can be seen crashing over The Brisson rocks just out to sea. There are plenty of rock pools to explore and a natural swimming pool at low tide.
Southward the coastal path offers spectacular scenery on its route to Lands End, while northwards towards Pendeen, it passes close to one of Cornwall’s most dramatic engine houses at Botallack, just yards from the shore.
Coastal road from St Just to St Ives
This road is truly breathtaking in places. Spectacular sea views can be glimpsed from most places, particularly past Zennor. The best way to travel along this road is by open top bus in the summer.
Places to visit on route include Botallack Mine Shaft (not for the faint hearted), The Geevor Tin Mine, Levant Beam Engine, Pendeen Lighthouse (which has the last working twelve-inch fog siren in the country), Morvah, Gurnard’s Head, Zennor and Zennor Head.
St Michael’s Mount is an impressive small island reached at low tide by foot from Marazion near Penzance with a cluster of cottages surrounding a castle on the summit.
Mousehole is a pretty fishing harbour with narrow streets and lots of charm.
Land's End has a small theme park, although this does not distract from the dramatic scenery and spectacular views out to the Long Ship’s lighthouse.
St Ives is a pretty harbour town with narrow streets and a number of beaches. It can get very crowded in the summer months so it is advisable to park on the outskirts of the town. It is home to the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth museum.
Isles of Scilly can be reached by daily flights from Lands End Aerodrome or by helicopter from Penzance.