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Walks from Padstow, Cornwall

📍 South West England
Estuary, coastal headlands, sandy bays
7 routes available
Easy to Moderate
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🥾7 RoutesAvailable

⛰Easy to ModerateDifficulty

📅April–OctoberBest Months

🚗PadstowStart Point

Padstow is North Cornwall’s most famous harbour town, home of Rick Stein’s restaurants and the start of the Camel Trail — a 17-mile traffic-free cycling and walking route along the Camel Estuary to Bodmin and beyond. The headland walks to Stepper Point and along the coast are exceptional.

A busy, popular harbour town with outstanding restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere, Padstow is best approached by bike or on foot along the Camel Trail. The estuary and coastal paths offer easy, beautiful walking for all abilities.

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7 Walks from Padstow

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Coastal Walks

Padstow to Porthcothan via South West Coast Path

13.3 mile walk from Padstow to Porthcothan following the South West coastal path. Distance: 13.3 milesTime: 5 hoursElevation: 1325 footTerrain:

Distance: 13.3 miles

Starting Point: Padstow, Cornwall.

Terrain Type: footpaths and tracks.

Elevation: 1325 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 5 hours

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Padstow via Crugmeer and South West Coastal Path

Distance: 6.2 Miles Time: 2 hours 57 minutes Elevation: 951 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Padstow End Point: Padstow A hilly circular walking route,

Distance: 6.2 miles

Starting Point: Padstow

Ending Point: Padstow

Terrain Type: Mixed

Elevation: 587 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 2 hours 57 minutes

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Padstow via South West Coastal Path and Trethillic

Distance: 7.9 Miles Time: 3 hours 49 minutes Elevation: 2188 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Padstow End Point: Padstow A hilly circular walking route,

Distance: 7.9 miles

Starting Point: Padstow

Ending Point: Padstow

Terrain Type: Mixed

Elevation: 744 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 3 hours 49 minutes

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Padstow to Porthcothan via South West Coastal Path

Distance: 13.7 Miles Time: 6 hours 25 minutes Elevation: 1148 Feet Terrain: Off-Road Start Point: Padstow End Point: Padstow The

Distance: 13.7 miles

Starting Point: Padstow

Ending Point: Porthcothan

Terrain Type: Off-Road

Elevation: 1148 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 6 hours 25 minutes

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Padstow via South West Coastal Path

Distance: 7.7 Miles Time: 3 hours 37 minutes Elevation: 69 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Padstow End Point: Padstow A hilly circular walking route,

Distance: 7.7 miles

Starting Point: Padstow

Ending Point: Padstow

Terrain Type: Mixed

Elevation: 744 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 3 hours 37 minutes

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Padstow to Harlyn via South West Coastal Path

Distance: 6.7 Miles Time: 3 hours 11 minutes Elevation: 489 Feet Terrain: Off-Road Start Point: Padstow End Point: Harlyn A hilly A

Distance: 6.7 miles

Starting Point: Padstow

Ending Point: Harlyn

Terrain Type: Off-Road

Elevation: 639 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 3 hours 11 minutes

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Padstow to ? Via Camel Trail

Distance: 16.8 Miles Time: 7 hours 17 minutes Elevation: 341 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Padstow End Point: Padstow A moderately

Distance: 16.8 miles

Starting Point: Padstow

Ending Point: Keybridge

Terrain Type: Mixed

Elevation: 341 Feet

OS Map: OS Explorer

Walking Time: 7 hours 17 minutes

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At a Glance

Walks available7 routes

DifficultyEasy to Moderate

Best monthsApril–October

TerrainEstuary, coastal headlands, sandy bays

CountyCornwall

Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Padstow, Cornwall
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Town parking gets very full. Consider parking at Wadebridge and walking/cycling the Camel Trail. Bus from Wadebridge

Food & Drink

Rick Stein’s, No. 6 Restaurant, London Inn

Notable Walks Nearby

Camel Trail to Wadebridge
Stepper Point
Trevone Bay
Harlyn Bay circular
Bedruthan Steps (nearby)
Pentire Point
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🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Padstow is covered by OS Explorer 106. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

South West Coast Path
Camel Trail