Cornish Cycle Tour

Leaving St Just, this day of the tour follows the B3306 as it snakes through former mining communities along the Tin Coast. Soak up the area’s rich heritage here with engine houses and ruined mine workings still standing at Botallack and Levant before visiting the Geevor Mine Museum at Pendeen.

The route then continues along the coast passing Morvah onto the Gunard’s Head Inn, hard to miss with its bright yellow paintwork. It's always best to book ahead if you want to have lunch here. Next is the village of Zennor, where the church is worth popping into to with its story of the local mermaid. Then its onto St Ives which is well known for its beaches and artists, as well as being a popular family destination.

Take things nice and slow as you head uphill out of Mousehole in the morning on the Cornish Way cycle route. Make time to take in some more of Cornwall’s stunning scenery and historical sites such as The Merry Maidens stone circle before heading into St Buryan.

Pick up supplies here, there’s a rather nice farmshop, and cycle north crossing the A30 at Crows-an-Wra (the witches cross) and climbing up towards Chapel Carn Brea. It’s worth getting off the bike here and walking up to the summit, the views are fantastic. From here head down towards Land’s End airport and follow the main road back towards St Just and journeys end.