Location: Padstow
Top Things to do in Padstow
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Walking is a way of life in the picturesque Cornwall town of Padstow. The South West Coast Path—which, at 630 miles, is Britain’s longest footpath—stretches along the coast and, via ferry, across the River Carmel. The former fishing port is today a hub of fine wining and dining. Lose yourself in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a fairyland of heirloom flowers, or go back to the future at the Eden Project, a horticultural wonderland housed inside dramatic biodomes.
Restaurants in Padstow
1. Treyarnon Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By SteveP933 - Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
This little bay provided hours of entertainment and adrenaline-spiking fun, so much so that we had to go back. The star attraction is the "coasteering" area at the southern side of the bay where you can test your mettle to the max by jumping off the sides of the cliff into the deep channel below - I'm not too ashamed to admit that my 49 year old brain refused to launch me from the highest ledges when my 10 year leapt off without so much as second thought! They were to drag away from this particular source of entertainment, being encouraged to leave only by the rapidly receding tide and subsequent reduction in depth of landing zone water. There's a nearby sea cave that can be accessed at low tide for the explorer in you, and the beach itself provides lots of space to build castles, play beach sports or just sun yourself. Body boarding and swimming under the careful watch of the lifeguards adds more fun, and when you fancy a coffee, hot chocolate or bite to eat, there's an excellent van in the large car park.
2. Padstow and Stepper Point Walk
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5.0 based on 147 reviews
A 6 mile headland walk along the South West Coast Path giving far-reaching views over the mouth of the River Camel and the Doom Bar, where mermaids wait to lure sailors to disaster! Features include sandy beaches, secluded coves, holy wells, a daymark tower and some stunning rock formations.
Reviewed By 36olivec - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
The sheer joy of walking part of the South West Coastal path from Padstow Harbour is just terrific...the sun is usually out, people smile and are happy and you have splendid views to gaze at...great stuff...
3. Padstow to Harlyn Bay Trail
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
A long walk on the South West Coast Path, on mostly level terrain, although the route becomes more challenging and rugged after Gun Point. The dramatic coastline around Stepper Point includes an enormous collapsed sea cave at Roundhole Point.
Reviewed By haltoi01 - Wallasey, United Kingdom
I think like other dog walkers this is a favourite from padstow. Simple walk up the hill from padstow Easy access to the beach or clamber across the rocky outcrops. Walk on the soft sand or find the harder sand to walk on down the bay. Little inlet if you want to follow the path up past the lifeboat station and up to the top of the hill point or carry on if the ride lets you and walk up and around by the lifeboat.
4. Padstow Lifeboat Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mrsdancingqueen
Stunning views from this Lifeboat Station connecting to beautiful coastal walks. The Station is staffed by welcoming personnel who happily and proudly inform all comers about the Life Boat - its crew and the job they do. Children love the experience The Boat is launched 6pm every Wednesday- a sight not to be missed . Be sure to leave a donation on your way out - the RNLI is fully funded by public donations.
5. Buttermilk Artisan Confectionery
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
This is the original Padstow fudge shop which opened in 1964, started by two ladies who used to make the treats above the shop. You can choose from over 50 flavours of fudge, tablet, honeycomb, brittles, coconut ice, biscuits and sweets. You can also get your hands on gifts from Cornwall. Come and try our delicious Cornish handmade treats.
6. Padstow Tasting Rooms by Padstow Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Shops and Tasting Rooms combined. Based on Broad Street and Duke Street in Padstow town centre. Open 7 days a week 12-8pm but hours may vary out of season. Sample a range of beers ciders wine and champagne and our own Gin . You can also buy beer and gifts to take home. Broad Street has 2 outside tables and bookings can be made online as well as some walk in options. A £20 non refundable deposit is payable. Duke Street opened in July 2020 and both walk ins and bookings can be made by popping in.
Reviewed By F1GRH - Solihull, United Kingdom
We have always liked the Padstow Brewing Company beers, and liked the previous tasting rooms in Broad Street, so we were impressed to see that the old Post Office on Duke Street had been converted into another Padstow Brewery Tasting Rooms when we visited over the August bank holiday. We loved the new Tasting Rooms, and visited again twice during the first week in November before the lockdown started. The staff are really friendly, the beers are all fantastic, and we would recommend the Hop, Skip & Dance. We loved the cheese platter and the other platters looked really good too - perfect complements to the beers. We are hoping to return to Padstow in December - Covid permitting - and we will certainly be making a few more visits to the new Tasting Rooms while we are there. A special thanks to Gayle who looked after us this week, and by her own admission, loves her new job !
7. Padstow Harbour
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4.5 based on 2,558 reviews
Reviewed By RachieShillito - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Had an amazing day here today despite being really busy, parked in the park and ride at the top of the hill £5 all day and free bus down to Padstow - well worth it as the town car park is always full! Had fun crabbing on the harbour, had lovely fish and chips from Chips Ahoy and also went on the ferry over to Rock for the first time today (return tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children ) - spent a couple of hours exploring the area and enjoying the views!
8. Tregirls Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Dieselgirl37
Contrary to what others have said it does not take 20 mins to get to this beach lol so I've no idea where they're walking from. I have mobility issues and it is easy to get to once you know the correct way! It's known as Tregirls beach to locals and harbour cove to some but it's never been known as hawkers cove beach that's an entirely different beach walked to on the left at low tide. If you do walk to hawkers cove past the old lifeboat station go up the slipway in the cove turn right follow the path along the back of pilots cottages with the sloping gardens then thru the small car park turn left up the back of the bigger houses and at the end of the row you will find Rest a while tea room. Lezzilick tearoom has been closed every time we've been there so Rest a while is our regular jaunt now. Regards toilet facilities, we take a beach tent and a bucket with a lid for emergencies and empty it back at our campsite in the elsan point but there are toilets at Rest a while for customer use only. Not a major problem for us. Tregirls beach is our Mecca my favourite place in the whole world!
9. Explore The Shore
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Explore The Shore will take you on the beach adventure of a lifetime. Here you'll explore some of Cornwall's most beautiful beaches, learning about their wildlife and nature. We offer rocky shore rambles, beachcombing and a huge variety of different tours at all the beaches in the padstow area. Perfect for adults, kids and families.
10. Harlyn Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By 825np
lovely large beach, RNLI on hand in the season, Food For Thought take away there in season providing lovely fast food. Dog friendly beach, Toilets provided just a short walk off beack. depending on the position of the beack stream you may need wellies to get hfrom the car park to the fas side of the beach
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