Day 3: South West England itinerary

Day 3: Exeter - Padstow - St Ives

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Exeter - Padstow: 75 miles (120.8 km)
Padstow - St Ives: 47 miles (75.9 km)
Totals for Day: 122 miles (196.7 km)

Fishing Boat

Padstow

Padstow, with its fleet of trawlers, netters and crabbers and colourful harbour surrounded by pastel-washed medieval houses, is an example of what Cornwall does best - it's a working port which wears a holiday hat.

Must see and do:

Prideaux Place | Padstow Museum | St Breock Downs Monolith | Shires Family Adventure Park

St Ives

Your last stop on this breathtaking tour of South-West England is the historic fishing, farming  and mining town of St Ives. Famous for its blue-flag beaches, coastal walks, art galleries, studios and craft shops, St Ives has been attracting artists and art lovers since the 19th century.

Must see and do:

Chysauster Ancient Village | Tate St Ives

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