Overview
St Ives to Lands End is a driving route through Cornwall — about 43 km, roughly 41m at a touring pace, with roughly 285 m (935 ft) of climbing on this route.
What to expect on the road
The driving route from St Ives to St Just via the B3306 is a scenic coastal journey renowned as one of the best drives in the South West. The route features dramatic sea views, narrow winding roads, and historic mining landscapes through villages like Zennor, Morvah, and Pendeen..
Planning your drive
This is a narrow, undulating road with tight hairpins, steep climbs, and many S-bends. It can become busy, particularly in summer; overtaking opportunities are limited. Travel from North-East to South-West for the best views towards the ocean.
On the route, look for cafés such as The Tinners Arms and Gurnard's Head, plus other stops on the route; viewpoints such as Zennor Quoit and Cam Galver, plus others along the route; parking at Carn Galver and Croft Mear, and lodging such as at The Old Vicarage and Hellesveor Holidays, plus other options along the route.
Route details
Distance: 43 km
Estimated time: 41m
Elevation gain (approx.): 285 m (935 ft)
