Cornwall’s Coast and Countryside by E-Bike

Day 1: Arrive in St Ives

Arrive by car, train to St Erth Station, or fly into Newquay Airport. A short transfer brings you to your hotel in the heart of St Ives, where you'll stay for the night. Famous for its incredible light and seafront location, St Ives has long been a magnet for artists. Take time to explore the cobbled streets, visit the Tate St Ives or the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, and enjoy the mix of galleries, cafés, and coastal charm.

Day 2: St Ives – Mousehole/Newlyn
23 mi. / 37 km

This morning, your host delivers your e-bikes, fits you to your gear, and walks you through the GPS routes. Your ride follows the dramatic Atlantic coastline toward the far west of Cornwall. Highlights include the artist-favored village of Zennor, a stop at the fascinating Geevor Tin Mine, and some legendary pub stops. End your day in the peaceful fishing villages of Mousehole or Newlyn, where you’ll stay for two nights.

Day 3: Circular Ride to Land’s End
27 mi. / 43 km or 6.6 mi. / 11 km walk

Cycle to the iconic cliffs of Land’s End and continue through Porthcurno to visit the open-air Minack Theatre carved into the cliffside. If you prefer to walk today, follow the coast path from your hotel for a stunning hike toward Land’s End. For an optional adventure, consider a helicopter trip to the car-free Isles of Scilly—explore subtropical gardens, ferry-hop, or cycle quiet lanes (advance booking and weather permitting). Return to your hotel in Mousehole or Newlyn.

Day 4: Mousehole/Newlyn – Mullion
32 mi. / 51 km

Ride through Newlyn’s art quarter, then along the bay into Penzance. Visit the tidal island of St Michael’s Mount, crossing by foot or ferry depending on the tide. Pedal inland past estates and farmlands before a dramatic descent into the harbor at Porthleven. Pass through Helston and finish your day near Mullion, where the nearby Bonython Estate Gardens offer a relaxing detour. The estate is known for its role in popular German film adaptations of Rosamunde Pilcher’s novels.

Day 5: Mullion – St Mawes
21 mi. / 34 km

Cross the Lizard Peninsula, pausing at hidden coves and sandy beaches before taking a small ferry across the Helford River. Visit the lush gardens of Glendurgan or Trebah, then continue on to the port town of Falmouth. A second ferry carries you across the Carrick Roads estuary to the waterfront village of St Mawes, where your next hotel offers views over the bay.

Day 6: St Mawes – Carlyon Bay
29 mi. / 47 km

Start your day with a short ferry ride to the Roseland Peninsula, where quiet, flatter roads wind through peaceful countryside. Follow the coastline through Portloe and Mevagissey, once a pilchard fishing hub, with its cobbled streets and active harbor. Along the route, consider a visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan (tickets not included) and continue through Charlestown, a preserved Georgian harbor town used in many film and TV productions. Arrive in Carlyon Bay for your overnight stay.

Day 7: Carlyon Bay – Rock/Padstow
32 mi. / 51 km

Optional visits this morning include the Eden Project or Lanhydrock House and Gardens. Ride through Bodmin and pick up the flat, traffic-free trail along the Camel Estuary. You may stop at Camel Valley Vineyard for a tasting (not included), then roll on through Wadebridge to reach Padstow, a bustling harbor town famous for its seafood and the influence of chef Rick Stein. You’ll stay here or across the estuary in Rock, reached by a short foot ferry.

Day 8: Circular Ride to Port Isaac
21 mi. / 34 km or 5 mi. / 8 km walk

Enjoy a final loop along the north Cornish coast, visiting the beach at Polzeath and continuing past dramatic cliffs to tiny Port Quin and well-known Port Isaac, made famous by Doc Martin. Return inland through quiet villages dotted with galleries and artisan workshops. If you'd prefer to hike today, we’ll transfer you to Port Quin for a spectacular coastal walk to Port Isaac and back via wooded trails and open countryside.

Day 9: Depart Rock/Padstow

Depart at your leisure. Transfers are available to Newquay Airport (50 minutes) or Bodmin Parkway Station (40 minutes). We can also arrange return transfers to St Ives on request.