Welcome to England.

Head to your accommodation and enjoy a first glimpse of London.

Take a stroll around Westminster, Covent Garden or South Bank depending on your arrival time.

Overnight in London.

Take possession of your vehicle and leave London.

Head towards the southwest of England.

To break up the journey to Cornwall, I would plan a night in Devon.

Depending on your pace, discover Exeter and its cathedral or continue on to Dartmoor.

Enjoy a first immersion in the landscapes of southwest England.

Night in Devon.

Enter Cornwall today.

Join the north coast and Tintagel, a place closely associated with the stories of King Arthur.

Discover the spectacular scenery around the castle ruins before continuing along the coast.

Then head to Padstow, a pleasant port surrounded by beaches and coastal scenery.

Stroll around the port and enjoy the maritime atmosphere.

Overnight stay in Padstow or the surrounding area.

Take the road southwest, gradually following the coastline.

Several stops are possible depending on your pace: Newquay for the large Atlantic beaches or small coves and coastal villages.

Next, join St Ives.

Take a stroll through its narrow streets, discover the port and enjoy its beaches.

St Ives is particularly known for its artistic history, galleries and spectacular coastal environment.

Night in St Ives.

Enjoy a day without long commutes.

Explore St Ives on foot.

You could also explore Tate St Ives or the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Next, go for a walk along a section of the coastline.

You can also join Zennor to discover a wilder Cornwall.

This slower pace of the day is important: I advise against turning Cornwall into a road trip where you change hotels every night.

Night in St Ives.

Explore the far west of Cornwall.

Start by End, the southwesternmost point of mainland Britain and one of the great landscapes of the region.

Then continue on to Porthcurno.

Discover its beach and the spectacular Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre built over the Atlantic.

Depending on your pace, finish with Mousehole, a small port typical of the coast.

Overnight stay in St Ives or Penzance.

Join Marazion and discover St Michael's Mount.

Depending on the tide times, the island offers a particularly spectacular setting facing the coast.

Then continue towards the south coast of Cornwall.

Explore the landscapes of the Lizard Peninsula according to the time available.

Small ports, cliffs and coves punctuate this day.

Night in the Falmouth area.

Enjoy Falmouth and its maritime heritage.

Next, go explore some villages on the south coast.

Depending on your preferences, explore St Mawes or continue towards Mevagissey.

Take the time to stop: the charm of Cornwall lies largely in its small ports and impromptu detours.

Overnight stay in Falmouth or in South Cornwall.

Begin your return journey to London.

Rather than doing the whole route in one day, plan a stopover.

I would choose Bath for those who love heritage or Salisbury to obtain a more direct loop.

In the most commercially oriented option, I would choose Bath. Explore its historic center, Royal Crescent, and the Roman Baths.

Night in Bath.

Leave Bath heading towards London.

Depending on the schedule, return of the vehicle to the airport or on the outskirts of London.

If your flight departs late, take advantage of one last moment before your departure.

End of the journey.