THE SW 660 Lands End to Sandbanks
If you thought the north coast of the West Country was big, this is even bigger. Taking you from Land’s End along the convoluted, estuary-rich south coast of Cornwall, into Devon and then into Dorset. Inevitably it’s very changeable, very beautiful country, with rocks to delight even the most amateur of geologists. Cornish granite gives way to red Devonian sandstone around Torbay. By the time you get to the Jurassic coast it’s limestone reefs and the crumbly, fossil-rich Charmouth mudstone that hides the goods. Then it’s the turn of the magnificent Portland Stone to wow us with Lulworth Cove, Durdle Dor and half of the buildings in the City of London. Slip along the coast a little and Old Harry Rocks are made of chalk!  And that’s just the short version. Go see for yourselves.
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Places to stay (16)

Places to stay

Treen Farm Campsite.

One of a kind and very popular. No prebooking. Take your chances at this most excellent site. tel: 07598 469322 email:

Location: 50.048210,-5.644720
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Mousehole Camping.

A site situated on Mousehole FC’s ground (not on the pitch). Walk down the hill to the village takes about 15 minutes. tel: 07470 920006 email: enquiries@mouseholecamping.co.uk

Location: 50.090240,-5.552570
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Beare’s Den Campsite.

Small and special place near to the fab beach at perranuthnoe. tel: +44 7356017655 email: bearesdencampsite@gmail.com

Location: 50.110243,-5.429715
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Teneriffe Farm Campsite.

A National Trust site near to The Lizard’s best stuff. tel: email:

Location: 50.004784,-5.248720
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Lizard - Henry’s Campsite.

A truly unique place, with a very laid back, quirky vibe. tel: 01326 290596 email: henryscampsite@gmail.com

Location: 49.968717,-5.205847
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Porthscatho - Treloan Farm Campsite.

An easy walk into Portscatho. Nice site. Well kept. tel: 01872 580989 email: info@treloancoastalholidays.co.uk

Location: 50.175212,-4.979170
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Treveague Campsite.

Dog friendly site near Gorran haven. tel: 01726 844027 email: info@treveague.co.uk

Location: 50.235360,-4.802880
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Pentewan - The Meadows.

Adults only, small, friendly site near St Austel. tel: 01726 844383 / 07789 035182 / 07966 048228 email: enquiries@themeadowspentewanvalley.co.uk

Location: 50.299544,-4.799727
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Looe Country Park.

A nice campsite with good showers not far from Looe. tel: 01503 240265 email: info@looecountrypark.co.uk

Location: 50.377188,-4.418287
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Bantham - Higher Aunemouth Campsite.

Great rural site owned by Sian and Alex. Walking distance from the beach. tel: 01548 560339 email: sian.bantham@btinternet.com

Location: 50.283531,-3.855858
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Start Bay - Caravan And Motorhome Club.

As always, quality camping. tel: 01548 580430 email:

Location: 50.272130,-3.665011
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Golden Cap Holiday Park.

Lovely site at Seatown, right on the beach and close to great pub, The Anchor. tel: 01297 480010 email: bookings@wdlh.co.uk

Location: 50.723520,-2.822130
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Haycraft - Caravan and Motorhome Club Club Campsite.

Newly refurbed sit near Swanage. tel: 01929 480572 email:

Location: 50.616670,-2.022230
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Durdle Door Holiday Park.

Views over the sea from this big park on the cliff above Durdle Door. tel: 01929 400200 email: durdle.door@lulworth.com

Location: 50.626700,-2.268000
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Weymouth - Martleaves Farm Campsite.

A family run site that’s handy for the cycle route into Weymouth. Llamas on site… tel: 07785 565059 email: info@weymouthcampingandcaravanpark.co.uk

Location: 50.591080,-2.480300
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Exmouth - Pratts hayes Campsite.

Close to the sea, eco minded, trad campsite. tel: 01395 276626 email: Info@prattshayescampsite.co.uk

Location: 50.617376,-3.380686

Attractions (39)

Local Landmark

The Minack Theatre

Theatrical goings on on the edge of a cliff. Inspiring. Pack a brolly.

Location: 50.041000,-5.651280
Local Landmark

The Merry Maidens

A lovely little neolithic stone circle on the B3315.

Location: 50.065128,-5.588775
Activity

Jubilee Pool Penzance

A wonderful lido on the sea front. The UK’s largest seawater pool. With geothermal pool.

Location: 50.114996,-5.531630
Historic House

St Michael’s Mount

Holy site for some, sitting as it does on the St Michael line. For others an ancient village, topped with a castle and only reachable on foot at low tide.

Location: 50.116939,-5.477969
Natural Space

The Lizard

The most southerly part of Cornwall with lots of great beaches and ports, including, Poldhu, Kynance Cove, Coverack and Cadgwith. Site of the UK mainland’s most southerly point, Lizard Point.

Location: 49.959076,-5.206603
Activity

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Gotta love a seal!! Plenty to visit here at the place where all the pups get rehabilitated.

Location: 50.095229,-5.205913
Town or City

Falmouth

Great town with a big student population and good shops and cafes.

Location: 50.152600,-5.066300
Activity

Falmouth - National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Museum of the sea and all thing boaty.

Location: 50.151507,-5.061751
Town or City

St Mawes

Lovely village on the tip of the Roseland peninsula. Foot passenger ferry from Falmouth.

Location: 50.159300,-5.015500
Local Landmark

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Fabulous gardens that were once…erm…lost.

Location: 50.286136,-4.814193
Activity

The Eden Project

Amazing place in an old quarry. Huge, beautiful, inspiring gardens, mad biomes and lots to learn. And a zipwire.

Location: 50.361260,-4.744220
Town or City

Charlestown

A huge, pretty harbour often used for filming classic sailing boats.

Location: 50.332700,-4.757700
Town or City

Fowey

Before getting on the Bodinnick Ferry, don’t forget to park and take a look at the village. It’s lovely.

Location: 50.335235,-4.640175
Town or City

Looe

Best place to pick up fresh fish in Cornwall.

Location: 50.356223,-4.455968
Town or City

Cawsand and Kingsand

Twin fishing villages with a lovely, relaxed vibe. Good spot for a swim.

Location: 50.334163,-4.202718
Historic House

Greenway House and Gardens

Agatha’s home on the Dart.

Location: 50.382600,-3.587500
Town or City

Plymouth

Britain’s ocean city is awash with good things to see and do.

Location: 50.371400,-4.142200
Natural Space

Plymouth - The Hoe

is a wonderful waterfront park where you’ll find Smeaton’s Tower:

Location: 50.364500,-4.142400
Local Landmark

Plymouth - Smeaton’s Tower

The Hoe is a wonderful waterfront park where you’ll find Smeaton’s Tower:

Location: 50.364352,-4.141841
Local Landmark

Plymouth - The Box

is a fantastic gallery with an incredible collection of figureheads, among other things.

Location: 50.374460,-4.137460
Activity

Plymouth - Tinside Lido

an art deco masterpiece, is one of the best outdoor pools in the UK. Not heated though!

Location: 50.363150,-4.142130
Activity

Plymouth - National Marine Aquarium

Fantastic aquarium on the waterfront.

Location: 50.366611,-4.131306
Shopping

Plymouth - Royal William Yard

A regenerated naval base, now with cinema, restaurants and shops.

Location: 50.362700,-4.162300
Natural Space

Drake’s Trail

A network of safe cycling routes between Plymouth and Tavistock.

Location: 50.468230,-4.079063
Natural Space

Wembury National Trust

Fantastic rockpooling, a marine centre and lots of great scenery.

Location: 50.317836,-4.083136
Historic House

Dartington Hall

Cinema, spaces, food and gardens at the head of the Dart.

Location: 50.452644,-3.693573
Historic House

Powderham Castle

Castle in grounds by the River Exe.

Location: 50.642960,-3.460560
Natural Space

Lulworth Cove

fantastic circular cove with great walks.

Location: 50.620270,-2.252880
Local Landmark

Durdle Door

limestone sea arch. Lovely.

Location: 50.621200,-2.276800
Historic House

Lulworth Castle

A proper castle shaped castle, restored recently after a fire in 1929.

Location: 50.639097,-2.208759
Local Landmark

Corfe Castle

a fantastic ruin sitting atop a huge motte and visible for miles around.

Location: 50.640249,-2.059173
Heritage Railway

Swanage Steam Railway

Steam fun from Wareham to Swanage.

Location: 50.609945,-1.960199
Town or City

Lyme Regis

Lovely town at the heart of the UNESCO recognised Jurassic Coast with the world-famous Cob and lots of great shops and eateries.

Location: 50.725200,-2.934800
Natural Space

The Undercliff

a 7 mile section of the coast path that follows the contours of a landslip. Virgin forest and amazing biodiversity.

Location: 50.718894,-2.954352
Heritage Railway

Seaton Tramway

A 3 mile section of Tramway along Axmouth’s lovely valley.

Location: 50.705167,-3.067821
Local Landmark

Beer Quarry Caves

Ancient quarry underground with stone that decorates many famous buildings.

Location: 50.698790,-3.113440
Town or City

Charmouth and Heritage Centre

Great place to see fossils and to learn how to go fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast.

Location: 50.733480,-2.901990
Natural Space

Abbotsbury Swannery

A colony of 600 mute swans. Not for consumption, but once were by the monks here.

Location: 50.654460,-2.601110
Beach

Studland Bay

Old Harry Rocks and a huge area of heathland and sandy beaches looked after by the National Trust.

Location: 50.645416,-1.950524