Padstow is a well known harbour town with a long maritime association of fishing and import and export. The Cornish name for Padstow is Lannwedhenek. Padstow is a small town and a civil parish as well has an active cargo / fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall in the administrative district of North Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Padstow is located about a half mile up the mouth of the Camel Estuary opposite the up market resort of Rock.
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An
abundance of gift shops, fish bars and restaurants to cater for all
tastes. Stunning views of the estuary and up river to the iron bridge and
beyond. Boat charter and hire. Departure point for the Jubilee Queen. A
day out in Padstow will not disappoint.
Central to several fabulous beaches. There is a Tesco store on the outskirts of Padstow with park and ride.
The South West Coast Path enables walkers to explore this spectacular section of coast, with Stepper Point and Trevose Head within an easy days walk. Go here for more information on Padstow.
Beaches in this area are numerous and easily accessible. Apart from the sandy beaches either side of the estuary, only a short journey takes you to Constantine and Booby's Bay, the lighthouse at Trevose Head or the beaches of Harlyn, Mother Ivy's and many more.
Padstow
Padstow
is best known for its "'Obby 'Oss" festival. Although its origins are
unclear, it most likely stems from an ancient fertility rite, perhaps the
Celtic festival of Beltane.
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The Harbour
During
the mid-nineteenth century, ships carrying timber from Canada
(particularly Quebec) would arrive at Padstow and offer cheap travel to
passengers wishing to emigrate. Shipbuilders in the area would also
benefit from the quality of their cargoes. Among the ships that sailed
were the barques Clio, Belle and Voluna; and the brig Dalusia.
Traditionally a fishing port, Padstow is now a popular tourist
destination; although some of its former fishing fleet remains, it is
mainly a yachting haven on a dramatic coastline with few easily navigable
harbours.
Hawkers Cove
A
beautiful sandy expanse that is easily accessible at low tide via a walk
along the shore from just outside the harbour or via the footpath up past
the Memorial Monument on the headland that leads to the sleeping dragon
that is stepper point. Hawkers Cove is adjacent to Daymer Bay, which lays
a boat ride away on the opposite shore.
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Between 1899 and 1967 the Bodmin-Wadebridge railway extended to Padstow.
The old railway line is now the Camel Trail, a footpath and cycle path
which is popular owing to its picturesque route beside the River Camel. On
the other side of the river, a ferry runs between Padstow and Rock.
Another long-distance footpath known as the Saints' Way starts in Padstow
and ends at Fowey on the other side of Cornwall. The influence of
restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, and tourists travel from
long distances to eat at one of his restaurants or cafés. However, the
Stein led boom has caused rocketing house prices in Padstow and
surrounding areas, as people buy second or holiday homes there. This has
meant significant numbers of locals cannot afford to buy property of their
own now, with prices often well over 10 times the average salary of around
£15 000.
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Padstow is adjacent to the up market resort of Rock, this crossing is serviced by a foot ferry, a five minute cruise across the Camel Estuary that saves a good 40 minute car journey via the market town of Wadebridge.
Padstow is an ideal starting point for many adventures. You can follow the camel trail, or enjoy the nearby beaches and walks along the magnificent estuary out to the headland or take the foot ferry to Rock and stroll along the dunes to Daymer Bay and if you have the legs, Polzeath.
