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It's worth the journey!

If  you  know  west  Cornwall  please   ignore  this  page;  if you don't  it might  be  helpful.

Once off the A30 most roads down here are adopted old farm lanes.  They are often single track with passing places and occasional wider stretches.  It's not really possible to get anywhere in a hurry, which is part of the charm of the place unless you haven't yet unwound and adjusted to the pace.

Cornish hedges are beautiful in flower.  They are also high and have a granite heart.  If you hit one the hedge generally wins.

Many or our roads have no footpaths.  This means that if you don't meet other traffic
round a bend,  a car,  tractor,  horse,  herd of cows,  or cyclists,  you may meet children or adults walking.

We have many French, Dutch, German and other nationals who love Cornwall,  lots of drivers who are not used to,  or confident,  reversing on narrow roads and also one or two (youngsters and the more mature) who are desperate to get to the beach and haven't read this: so it's worth driving defensively and taking plenty of time. It's possible to get stuck in a jam, when a bus meets traffic heading for, or leaving, the Minack for example , and sometimes you just have to sit it out.

Drivers are generally polite and will acknowledge any courtesy you show them; tractors, for example, will pull in as soon as they can rather than hold you up. 

There are three things that make a difference:
  • look out for passing places as you drive and be prepared to pull or back into one if you meet traffic;
  • be prepared to reverse - if you're not confident reversing let someone who is do the driving;
  • relax and be patient.
You're on holiday after all!
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  • About Gwestva, holiday cottages cornwall
  • Guest Feedback
  • Facilities, Gwestva - Cornwall cottages
  • Why west Cornwall?
  • Availability and tariff, holiday rentals
  • How to pay
  • Contact Us
  • Planning your journey
  • What to do and where to go in west Cornwall
  • Penwith Gallery
  • Driving in west Cornwall
  • News and Updates