Padstow and Surrounding Area
In a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Padstow
with its picturesque mixture of narrow streets, tiny cottages,
inns, cafés and restaurants and a superb range of individual
shops, has evolved around its bustling harbour and quayside.
Though much of the fish and seafood landed goes from here to
fish markets around the country there's always more than enough
left for local consumption and for the town's renowned seafood
restaurants.
Surrounded by rugged cliffs, hidden coves and stunning beaches,
Padstow and its immediate area offers much for the discerning
visitor. Walk the coastal path, surf the waves, visit any of
a number of renowned houses and gardens, take a boat trip along
the coast, cycle the Camel Trail, or spend an hour or two in
the sunshine watching the fishermen mend their nets. But take
your time - there's much more from which to choose.
Padstow - Rock Ferry
A regular passenger ferry shuttles across the estuary
to Rock throughout the day.
Boat Trips
Fishing and sightseeing boat trips leave the harbour regularly.
Camel Trail
The area is also a paradise for walkers and cyclists with
the SW Coast Path and the Camel Trail passing through
the town. Providing 17 miles of level track along the
riverbank to Bodmin and beyond, exploring the Camel Trail
makes a great day out for families and bike hire is available
in the town.
For more information on what to do in the area see Things
To Do.
