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North Coast Legends

A long, spectacular run up the north coast from Padstow's harbour to King Arthur's ruined castle at Tintagel, calling at Bedruthan Steps and Port Isaac along the way.

£236.57

per car, up to 8 passengers · 105 miles · 8h 53m door to door

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105 miles of Cornwall, 8h 53m door to door, one car and one driver for £236.57. Here is how it unfolds.

Truro to Padstow25 miles · about 57 min

Your driver collects you from Truro at a time you agree the day before. First up, one of the longer legs of the day to Padstow.

A working fishing harbour turned culinary destination, thick with seafood restaurants and well-known chef-led kitchens. The Camel Trail cycle path starts right from the harbourside.

You have about 1h 15m here, and the car waits for you.

Driver's tip: Stein's Fish and Chips. A well-known chippy on the harbourside, part of the seafood reputation this town has built over decades.

Padstow to Bedruthan Steps9 miles · about 31 min

Back in the car for a steady drive to Bedruthan Steps.

A dramatic stretch of coastline where tall rock stacks stand out across a wide sandy beach, seen from a clifftop viewpoint above. Swimming is not advised here but the view from the top is one of the best on the north coast.

You have about 45 minutes here, and the car waits for you.

Driver's tip: Coast path in either direction. Paths lead off along the cliffs both north and south for longer walks with the stacks in view.

Bedruthan Steps to Port Isaac22 miles · about 60 min

From Bedruthan Steps, a real journey across the county brings you to Port Isaac.

A postcard fishing village of whitewashed cottages tumbling down to a small working harbour, familiar to television viewers as a well-used filming location. Narrow lanes and steep steps reward a slow wander.

You have about 1 hour here, and the car waits for you.

Driver's tip: Golden Lion. A pub perched above the harbour with a terrace looking straight down over the boats.

Port Isaac to Tintagel10 miles · about 33 min

Back in the car for a steady drive to Tintagel.

Ruined castle remains spread across a dramatic headland linked to the legend of King Arthur, connected to the mainland by a striking footbridge. Steep steps and sea cliffs make this as much about the setting as the ruins.

You have about 1h 30m here, and the car waits for you.

Driver's tip: Merlin's Cave. A tidal cave beneath the headland, reachable on foot at low tide and central to the local legend.

Tintagel back to Truro39 miles · about 82 min

Then it's 39 miles home. Sit back; your driver does the thinking while you argue about the best bit of the day.

Timings are honest estimates, not a timetable. Linger where you are happy; your driver adjusts the day around you.

Every day here is a starting point.

Add stops, drop stops, stay longer where you are happy. The price updates as you go.

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