West Cornwall Coast Road Loop
Follow the B3306 west from the outskirts of St Ives through Zennor and the far-west Cornish countryside towards St Just, then join the A30 east of Sennen and return through Penzance. The coastal road is the centrepiece, with fields, stone walls and Atlantic-facing scenery. The loop uses through-road junctions rather than adding out-and-back drives into St Ives or Sennen.
St Ives outskirts circular via Zennor, St Just and Penzance · 31 miles · 48 minutes estimated driving · Circular
Photo: @ Rod Allday / Geograph
Highlights along the way
B3306 coastal countryside
The St Ives–St Just road crosses the Atlantic-facing Penwith landscape. Coastal views vary along the road and with weather.
Zennor
The village is a possible short break on the coastal section. Use appropriate parking and leave time for any on-foot exploration.
Before you set off
Some sections are narrow and visibility can be restricted by bends and hedges. Allow for buses, agricultural vehicles, cyclists and seasonal traffic. Coastal paths, mines and headlands require separate signed access and parking; never treat a field entrance as a stopping place. The map points mark through-road junctions, not parking places. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.