Panorama taken from the Southwest Coast Path near to Padstow in Cornwall. This picture shows a view over the estuary of the Camel River, looking over to Rock. It was taken at low tide late in the summer and shows a view out towards the sea. The river is surrounded by hills.

Southwest Coast Path at Padstow - North Cornwall visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Southwest Coast Path at Padstow' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Cornwall.

Padstow lies on the Camel River Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is an historic fishing village and still has an active fishing fleet, as well as being popular with sailing yachts and leisure boats. The town is also popular with walkers in the summer, being on the South West Coast Path and surrounded by stunning coastline and countryside. There are numerous small hotels, holiday cottages and Bed and Breakfast places in and around the town.

For those walking the Southwest Coast Path there is a ferry that from St Saviours Point, just below the War Memorial, which crosses the Camel to Rock. This picture shows the view down the Camel River out to sea. On the south side is Stepper Point and on the north side you can see Pentire Point.

On the Padstow side, the Southwest Coast path continues south around the headland to Trevone. On the way it passes St Georges Well and Harbour Cove beach before encircling Stepper Point. On the northern side of the Camel River, the Southwest Coast Path continues north to Trebetherick and Polzeath. On the way it passes Brae Hill, on which there is a tumulus, Draymer Bay and Trebetherick Point. Some of the land is managed by the National Trust.

Some local attractions around Padstow:

• Prideaux Place - Elizabethan house and deer park at the northern end of the village.
• Padstow Museum - giving the local history of Padstow through the ages.
• Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps - National Trust managed coastline of great beauty.
• Golf - several courses and links nearby: St Enodoc, Merlin Golf Club and Trevose Golf & Country Club
• Surfing and sailing - provided through numerous businesses in the area.
• Camel Trail - old railway line from Padstow to Bodmin and Bodmin Moore. Great for walking and cycling.
• Quality restaurants, arts and craft shops and galleries.

Padstow Tourist Information Centre
North Quay,
Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8AF
Phone: 01841 533449

Car: Padstow is about 8 miles from Wadebridge (A38 and A389). it is about 14 miles from both Newquay and Bodmin. Parking available near the Tourist Information Office.