Padstow to Harbour Cove

Padstow to Harbour Cove

A circular walk through Padstow's mediaeval network of streets to the church, the Elizabethan Manor at Prideaux Place and Tregirls Farm, with panoramic views of the estuary, returning along a mile of sandy beaches.

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The walk starts along the harbour and then winds through Padstow's streets to reach the ancient church and Prideaux Place, once the site of St Petroc's monastery. The walk continues via Tregirls Farm to the Doom Bar where hundreds of ships have been wrecked. The return route to Padstow is along the beaches of Harbour Cove, Hawker's Cove and St George's Cove which merge into a vast expanse of golden sand at low tide offering an alternative to the Coast Path.

Highlights

  • Padstow's historic harbour
  • Ornate Elizabethan manor of Prideaux Place
  • Panoramic views over the Camel Estuary from Tregirls
  • Sandy beaches at Harbour Cove and St George's Cove
  • Local seafood in Padstow

Considerations

  • After prolonged heavy rain, the wetland area beside the track across the dunes at Harbour Cove can overspill onto the track making wellies necessary.
  • Note that most coastal walks in Cornwall have paths close to unfenced cliffs.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 106
  • Distance: 3.1 miles/5 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking shoes or trainers in summer; wellies during a wet winter
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Golden Lion Hotel
  • The Harbour Inn
  • The London Inn
  • The Old Customs House
  • The Old Ship Hotel
  • The Shipwrights

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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