Day Trips & Excursions in Cornwall

The westernmost point of mainland England, where dramatic granite cliffs meet the open Atlantic with nothing but ocean between here and the Americas. Beyond the iconic signpost (showing distances to New York and John o' Groats), the surrounding coast path offers some of Cornwall's most rugged scenery, largely free of the small visitor complex's crowds once you walk a short distance.

A spectacular open-air theatre carved into the cliffs above Porthcurno Beach, built almost single-handedly by Rowena Cade starting in the 1930s. Performances run through summer with the Atlantic as a literal backdrop, but even without a show, the terraced stone seating and clifftop setting make it worth visiting, especially at sunset.

The southernmost point of mainland Britain, a wild peninsula of serpentine rock cliffs, coves, and the historic Lizard Lighthouse. Kynance Cove, with its turquoise water and jagged rock stacks, is considered one of Cornwall's most beautiful beaches and is best visited outside peak midday hours when parking and crowds are lighter.

A vast expanse of wild granite moorland just across the Tamar River in neighboring Devon, offering a different landscape of tors, wild ponies, and prehistoric stone circles. Dartmoor makes a natural extension for travelers continuing east from Cornwall, with hiking routes ranging from easy valley walks to challenging multi-day treks.