South Cornwall driving routes

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 28-01-2018, 09:55

Hi,
So its 14 years since we last towed to Cornwall, well just stating at Looe so sure used
the A38 and Tamar bridge route from the M5.

Am sure even in mid 90s we when drove solo to Newquay that some of the A30 over
Dartmoor has been dual'd and maybe when had a day trip from Looe to Nequay in
2014 though more road that way had been improved.

So, looking at taking tin tent to Mevagissey way in summer.

Google mapping suggests A30 just beyond Bodmin, then onto A391 to A390.

So what off the A38 these days, onto A390 just after Liskeard? Have there been
any improvements to the 38 west of the Tamar bridge which I seem to recall being
just a single carriageway almost straight off the bridge.

tia

zippy656 · 28-01-2018, 10:04

Not got a clue sorry,

But!!! If passing close enough I'm in Devizes Wiltshire sn10 3eh ..kettle is always on for fellow members for a stop off and chat :-)

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 28-01-2018, 11:13

Wow that is very kind sir.

Just working out some routes.

The cornwall site, a rally opens on 30/7, a Monday so was toying with a night or two
somewhere, know of Exeter racecourse at side of A38 is easy and looked into A38
west of Plymouth and a few sections dualled that weren't last time down there.

Might look at few nights at Bristol on way back as fits in with international hot air
balloon show which visited last summer.

Typical that one of our clubs is running a camp in Rother Valley Country Park, only
stones throw from our house and be nearest ever took 'van, but cant help thinnking
be better spent days getting down SW.

zippy656 · 28-01-2018, 11:36

Offer is open to anyone who needs it

elty001 · 28-01-2018, 22:56

We are off down to Cornwall in may.
Last time I went I was 15 so didn't really pay attention to the roads.
Not planned the route yet,but won't be towing so I will just put the Quickest route in the sat nav and see what it spits out.

terranosaurusdoug · 28-01-2018, 23:33

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Originally Posted by zippy656

Offer is open to anyone who needs it

The Note is looking well mate

zippy656 · 28-01-2018, 23:34

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

The Note is looking well mate

Thanks! Still a Nisan man. Just not 4x4

Terrano Steve · 30-01-2018, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

Hi,
So its 14 years since we last towed to Cornwall, well just stating at Looe so sure used
the A38 and Tamar bridge route from the M5.

Am sure even in mid 90s we when drove solo to Newquay that some of the A30 over
Dartmoor has been dual'd and maybe when had a day trip from Looe to Nequay in
2014 though more road that way had been improved.

So, looking at taking tin tent to Mevagissey way in summer.

Google mapping suggests A30 just beyond Bodmin, then onto A391 to A390.

So what off the A38 these days, onto A390 just after Liskeard? Have there been
any improvements to the 38 west of the Tamar bridge which I seem to recall being
just a single carriageway almost straight off the bridge.

tia

I would use A30 which is dual carriage way from Exeter. No fun driving through Mevagissey with a caravan though.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 30-01-2018, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrano Steve

I would use A30 which is dual carriage way from Exeter. No fun driving through Mevagissey with a caravan though.

Looking to stay in Pentewan, so before Mevagissey.

Looks like A38 has been improved west of Plymouth, though not fully dualled, Liskeard
is bypassed and another village. Might go in by A38 and home by A30.

Terrano Steve · 31-01-2018, 07:02

Pentewan is quite nice & there are lots of campsites in other surrounding villages as well. As you say A38 & A390 are not bad roads any more few delays during peak times, we tend to use A30 more though.

Davey Boy · 31-01-2018, 09:39

I agree, you're also more likely to experience slower traffic on the M5 southbound than the A30 nowadays.

28-01-2018, 09:55	#1
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	South Cornwall driving routes Hi, So its 14 years since we last towed to Cornwall, well just stating at Looe so sure used the A38 and Tamar bridge route from the M5. Am sure even in mid 90s we when drove solo to Newquay that some of the A30 over Dartmoor has been dual'd and maybe when had a day trip from Looe to Nequay in 2014 though more road that way had been improved. So, looking at taking tin tent to Mevagissey way in summer. Google mapping suggests A30 just beyond Bodmin, then onto A391 to A390. So what off the A38 these days, onto A390 just after Liskeard? Have there been any improvements to the 38 west of the Tamar bridge which I seem to recall being just a single carriageway almost straight off the bridge. tia __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

28-01-2018, 11:13	#3
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	Wow that is very kind sir. Just working out some routes. The cornwall site, a rally opens on 30/7, a Monday so was toying with a night or two somewhere, know of Exeter racecourse at side of A38 is easy and looked into A38 west of Plymouth and a few sections dualled that weren't last time down there. Might look at few nights at Bristol on way back as fits in with international hot air balloon show which visited last summer. Typical that one of our clubs is running a camp in Rother Valley Country Park, only stones throw from our house and be nearest ever took 'van, but cant help thinnking be better spent days getting down SW. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

28-01-2018, 10:04	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Not got a clue sorry, But!!! If passing close enough I'm in Devizes Wiltshire sn10 3eh ..kettle is always on for fellow members for a stop off and chat :-)

28-01-2018, 22:56	#5
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	We are off down to Cornwall in may. Last time I went I was 15 so didn't really pay attention to the roads. Not planned the route yet,but won't be towing so I will just put the Quickest route in the sat nav and see what it spits out.

31-01-2018, 07:02	#10
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	Pentewan is quite nice & there are lots of campsites in other surrounding villages as well. As you say A38 & A390 are not bad roads any more few delays during peak times, we tend to use A30 more though.

31-01-2018, 09:39	#11
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	I agree, you're also more likely to experience slower traffic on the M5 southbound than the A30 nowadays.