The Olympic torch is set to travel through Helston, Falmouth and Truro as it begins its journey across the UK next May.

Details of the route have been released today by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).

It begins its journey at Land's End on Saturday, May 19.

It will then travel though Sennen, Newlyn, Penzance, Marazion, Rosudgeon, Ashton, Breage, Helston, Falmouth, Truro, before making its way to Newquay.

It will then continue on St Austell, Bodmin, Liskeard and Saltash before crossing into Devon on the Tamar Bridge at the end of the day.

Along the route iconic landmarks, such as St Michael’s Mount and The Eden Project, have been chosen by LOCOG as a focus for photo opportunities for the world’s media.

Cornwall Council leader Alec Robertson welcomed the news, saying: “This is a hugely important day for Cornwall and we hope that everyone will join in the celebrations.

“While we appreciate that some communities may be disappointed that LOCOG have not chosen their particular town or village as part of the official route, this does not mean that they won’t be able to join in the party as the aim is for these areas to host the Olympic Torch Relay on behalf of their surrounding communities.

“We want every town and village to be part of Cornwall Celebrates 2012 and hope that local people and communities from across Cornwall will join together to come up with innovative ways of marking this very special day."