PADSTOW AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

The historic harbour town of Padstow is a delight with its fleet of fishing vessels, colourful buildings and narrow streets. The wealth of Inns and Restaurants nestle the harbour side offer something to suit all tastes, ranging from the traditional fish and chips whilst meandering around the quay to Rick Steins internationally renowned Seafood Restaurant. There is also a variety of speedboat rides and more leisurely boat trips available from the quayside and a passenger ferry runs regularly between Rock and Padstow throughout the year. Padstow is famous for its Mayday festival celebrating the arrival of summer at the beginning of May. If you come to Padstow to enjoy the celebrations you will see the red and blue Obby Oss dancing through the streets of Padstow to the music of accordions and drums. The festival is reputed to be one of the most genuine unspoilt Folk customs, much like Padstow itself which stills retains much of its old world charm. Padstow and the surrounding area has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty with magnificent cliff and countryside walks, plus a choice of spectacular sandy beaches. The slogan "Seven Bays for Seven Days" illustrates the multitude of Bays available, among the most popular are Treyarnon, Harlyn, Constantine and Trevone.

TREVONE Trevone is located approximately one and a half miles from Padstow and is a popular location for families with a delightful sandy bay, a lifeguard is in attendance during the high season. Within a five minute walk is a rocky beach with natural swimming pool providing a safe environment for young children with a multitude of rockpools for the budding fisherman. The village itself boasts Two Car Parks, Beach Shop, Café, Public House and Post Office.
	HARLYN BAY The bay is a delightful half-mile stretch of sandy beach and is a popular surfing bay backed by sandy dunes and cliff walks. A lifeguard is in attendance during the high season. A large car park offers easy access to the beach and the Harlyn Inn with associated summer shop is located within 100 yards.
CONSTANTINE BAY Constantine is another magnificent beach fringed by sand dunes and whilst a Lifeguard attends the beach, swimming can be dangerous although it is one of the premier surfing spots on the North Cornish Coast. Boobys Bay adjoins Constantine and the fourth green of the championship golf course of Trevose overlooks Boobys Bay. The Golf Course is a stern challenge for even the most proficient of golfers, two further nine hole courses are available.
	TREYARNON BAY Treyarnon is again a delightful sandy bay, at low water there is a large natural swimming pool, however the beach is more renowned as a surfing spot. A large Car Park with Beach Shop operates during the high season. A Lifeguard is in attendance during the holiday season.
PORTHCOTHAN Porthcothan offers a long sandy bay popular with families, the Bay offers Car Parking and Beach Shop and is considered ideal for young families. A Lifeguard is in attendance during the holiday season. ST MERRYN VILLAGE The village of St Merryn offers a range of amenities including Two Conveniences Stores, Post Office, Petrol Station, Bakery, a range of Restaurants including Ripley's Restaurant which is one of only three Restaurants having been awarded the Michelin star.
	THE CAMEL TRAIL The Camel Trail runs from Padstow through to Wadebridge and follows on to Boscarn along the South bank of the River Camel. The Camel Trail has been established as one of the most popular recreational routes for walkers, cyclist and horse riders and provides a traffic free environment from which you can enjoy the stunning coastline and the beautiful countryside. The Camel Trail follows the previous railway line which brought discerning visitors at the turn of the century from Waterloo to the delightful Cornish countryside.