Cornwall

A peninsula county at England's southwestern tip, with a long, winding coastline, beaches, fishing harbours, surfing and the artsy town of St Ives.

Cornwall occupies a peninsula at the southwestern tip of England, surrounded by sea on three sides, with a long coastline of cliffs, coves and golden beaches. St Ives is known for its arts scene and beaches and has an outpost of the Tate gallery. Land's End is the westernmost point of mainland England, St Michael's Mount, a tidal island, and the Eden Project are also popular sights, and Newquay on the north coast is a surfing hotspot. The region also has its own distinctive Cornish pasties and cream teas. Summer (June to September) is the best time for a seaside holiday. You can take a train from London Paddington to places such as Penzance, and Newquay Airport has connecting flights.

Destinations

• St Ives, Cornwall
• Newquay
• Plymouth

Itineraries

• Devon & Cornwall Coastal Loop – Departing from Exeter, loop through Dartmoor, the South and North Cornwall coasts, and Land's End.
• West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Island Hopping – Sail from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, using Hugh Town as a base to hop between islands by boat.