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Bedruthan Steps
Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
11 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Padstow works well as a base: 5 minutes from Polzeath, 43km from Atlantic Highway (A39).
Padstow is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,296, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Padstow sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Padstow to your route.
Padstow (; Cornish: Lannwedhenek) is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km)Read more
northeast of Newquay. As well as Padstow itself, the parish also includes the village of Trevone and surrounding rural areas. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 2,669 and the population of the built up area was 2,298.
The geology of the low plateau west of Padstow has resulted in such features as Tregudda Gorge where erosion along the faultline has caused sheer cliffs to form; and Marble Cliffs which has alternating dark grey and light grey strata. The Round Hole is a collapsed sea cave.
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Padstow is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5388 latitude, -4.9366 longitude.
Padstow has a population of approximately 2,296 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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scenic viewpoint
Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
11 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in Arthurian legend, connected to the mainland by a striking modern footbridge above the Atlantic.
19 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Spectacular complex of enormous biome domes nestled in a former clay pit, housing the world's largest indoor rainforest.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.
39 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
43 km · about 50 min drive
beach
Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.
53 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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