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Things to do in Padstow, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Booby’s Bay
2. 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.
3. Padstow to Harlyn Bay Trail
Overall Ratings
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. 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!
5. 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
6. Constantine Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By bethanycharlotte8 - Exeter, United Kingdom
We loved Constantine Beach so much that we spent most of our week long holiday here! The beach is beautiful, clean and spacious with stunning coastal views, golden sands, rock pools and great waves for surfers and body boarders alike. When we visited the beach was life-guarded until 6pm. There are two car parks - one is closer to the beach with a cafe, surf shop and toilets (though you will need some 20p coins). The other cark park is significantly larger and costs £5 for the day, though it is cheaper after 3/4pm. It is only a short walk from the first car park.
7. Trevone Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By Tour15385886439 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
Loved this beach! It was perfect for us and the children. Not as busy as other bays and nice and clean. Would recommend a visit!
8. The Camel Trail
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4.5 based on 728 reviews
Reviewed By 00_I_00 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
We hired bikes in Padstow and cycled along the Camel Trail to Wadebridge. The trail itself is a smooth flat surface which makes for pretty easy cycling (or walking) and the route along the old railway line provides some excellent views out over the estuary. During our trip we were fortunate to see several Heron, Kingfishers and a wide variety of seabirds and waders - there are numerous places to stop and admire the view or watch for wildlife along the route. I would agree with some of the other comments regarding the speed/attitude of some cyclists - there are some lycra-clad speed freaks but these did seem to be few in number during our trip and caused us no real issues.
9. National Lobster Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 929 reviews
The National Lobster Hatchery is a conservation, education and research charity based in Padstow, Cornwall. We exist primarily to help conserve the vulnerable lobster populations and preserve the coastal marine bio-diversity of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have a visitor centre which offers a unique window into our lobster hatchery and has a wealth of information about these amazing creatures, the fishery and the importance of a sustainable fishery. Come and see our baby and giant lobsters. Are you brave enough to put your hand in our eel cave? The Visitor Centre is open everyday (except Christmas Day) from 10am but closing times vary. Please check our website for confirmation.
Reviewed By maddy20293 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Had a lovely visit to the lobster hatchery. It was really interesting to learn about lobsters and their lives which I knew nothing about before. There are some large lobsters living there, a maternity ward for the lobsters carrying eggs and also a lot of baby lobsters which were very cute! Friendly staff who told us about the place. Would really recommend for a quick visit.
