Padstow is a much loved harbour town on Cornwall’s north coast, built around its working fishing harbour and now equally famous for its food scene, with Rick Stein’s restaurants having put the town firmly on the culinary map.
Beyond the harbour, Padstow connects easily to the Camel Trail cycle path and a string of beaches nearby, along with the short ferry crossing to Rock across the estuary.
This page pulls together everything we cover in Padstow, with detailed guides below to the best beaches, walks, places to eat and stay, and things to do in the area.
Best places to park in Padstow
Best things to do in Padstow
Walks near Padstow
Walk · 13.2 milesPadstow to Porthcothan WalkThe Padstow to Porthcothan walk follows the South West Coast Path for approximately 21.3km. It is a one way route rather than a circular walk, maintained as part of the…
Walk · 12.2 milesPort Isaac to Padstow WalkThe Port Isaac to Padstow walk follows the South West Coast Path for approximately 18.8km. It is a one way route rather than a circular walk, maintained as part of…Best places to eat in Padstow
Paul Ainsworth at No 6
Features: Serves Alcohol, Bar
Cafe Rajano
Features: Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Gluten Free, Bar, Takeaway, Highchairs, WiFi, Dog Friendly
Prawn On The Lawn
Features: Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Gluten Free
The Seafood Restaurant
Features: Accessible, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Gluten Free, Bar, WiFi
Best places to stay in Padstow
Harbour Hotels Padstow
Features: Room Service, WiFi
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