Mary Ruthrina

Explore the Different Beaches at Padstow

Different holidaymakers have different wants when they are looking for beaches in Padstow.  There are some who want some tranquillity and go to beaches with fewer people.

Different holidaymakers have different wants when they are looking for beaches in Padstow.  There are some who want some tranquillity and go to beaches with fewer people.  There are others who want a family friendly beach where the kids can enjoy a day of swimming and frolicking in the sand. Still others look for beaches where they can indulge in their favourite water sports such as surfing. Because of the number of beaches in Padstow, you can find whatever beach you are looking for and they are just a few minutes away from your Padstow holiday cottages.  Here are several of them that you might be interested in.

Bedruthan Steps

This large sandy beach that is not suitable for swimming.  There are strong currents which might be dangerous. The beach is broken by majestic granite outcrops which make some areas of the beach inaccessible during high tide and puts you in danger of being cut-off from the main beach. Access to the beach is through very steep steps which is inaccessible for wheel chairs and push chairs. The steps are closed to the public during winter as it is quite dangerous but reopens on 1st March. Parking is available at the National Trust Car park and during summer, at a privately run car park as well. Snacks and meals are available at the National Trust Tea Room that also has toilet facilities.  You can always bring your own food from your self-catering Padstow holiday cottages though. This dog-friendly beach is recommended for those who want a quieter beach during the busy months.

Port Gaverne, Port Isaac & Port Quin

Port Gaverne is a protected but narrow cove that shows plenty of sand during low tide.  Families love going to this beach since there are plenty of rock pools for the kids to explore.  Port Isaac Village and Beach is right nearby and you can park at their parking area as well as at Port Isaac beach itself during low tide. It is just a few minutes away from your Padstow holiday cottages.

Port Quin is also a protected but narrow beach which is located on the eastern portion of Port Isaac. On the west is a beautiful area for walking. Parking is at a small National Trust car park and also at port Isaac during low tide.

There are also cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops where you can buy your food and other needs at port Isaac. Dogs are allowed at all three beaches throughout the year.

Booby’s Bay

Booby’s Bay is a wide sandy beach that is popular with surfers. It is located one half mile north of Constantine Bay. Constantine Bay and Booby’s Bay are both beautiful crescents of golden sand which combine and form one long beach during low tide. You can access the beach by going down from the coast path or walking along the beach during low tide from any of the two beaches that flank it. Surfing is recommended only for the experienced surfers.  During high tide, however, access and surfing at the beach is not available for about 2 hours as the beach is submerged. There are lifeguards patrolling the beach from late May to late September. Parking is at Treyarnon Bay or Constantine Bay. You need to walk the coast path to Booby’s Bay as there is no direct access from the car park to Booby’s Bay. You can find toilet facilities available at Constantine Bay. It would be best to bring your own food prepared at your self-catering Padstow holiday cottages or buy from the cafes or restaurants in the town centre.

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