Cornish Walking Trails
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Padstow
Padstow is the 'foodie' capital of Cornwall. Rick Stein dominates the town with a restaurant, cookery school, deli, hotel, cafe and fish and chip shop. The camal trail offers great, easy cycling and the River Camel provides a backdrop for water activities. There are also some great walks in and around Padstow.
With Rick Stein's dominance in the town it has attracted other top chefs including Paul Ainsworth. Local pubs offer a variety of food for every budget. There is an annual food festival in December with demontrations by celebrity chefs.
Eating Out
Beaches
Although there is no beach in the town centre, St George's Cove and Hawker's Cove are a short walk along the South West Coast Path. A foot ferry will take you across the River Camel to Rock where there is a small beach and water sports.
Things to Do
Padstow has a large harbour, perfect for crabbing, with lots of benches to sit and while away time. The town has good shopping and plenty of places to eat.
Museum
The Lobster Hatchery.
Bikes are available to hire and cycle to Wadebridge and on to Bodmin on the Camel Trail, a former branch line.
Walking along the river to the estuary will take you to Stepper Point, from where you can use the South West Coast Path to walk to Trevose.
A passenger ferry operates between Padstow and Rock, one of Cornwall's most affluent villages.
Nearby is the estate of Pridueax Place which is open to the pubic for guided tours.
Our Perfect Day
...would start with a stroll around the in harbour following the path to Stepper Point, returning through fields, passing Prideaux Place and finishing with a meal in a pub with a harbour view.