Walk - Port Isaac to Padstow
11.7 miles (18.8 km)
Port Isaac Padstow
Challenging - Strenuous to easy
The Coast Path follows some truly beautiful, unspoiled sections of coast, including the remote inlet of Pine Haven and the historic promontory known as The Rumps. Views from here are spectacular. A strenuous first half to Polzeath, crossing small valleys and winding round exposed headlands, is followed by an easy walk and ferry crossing into Padstow.
Once home to the composer Malcolm Arnold, Padstow is an idyllic, Cornish fishing town with beautiful surroundings and has been used as a backdrop for many films and television programmes, including the 70’s film The Eagle Has Landed, which was filmed in the sand dunes at Rock. Padstow is also home to a fine selection of cafes and restaurants such as Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant, making it the perfect place to end a day of walking the South West Coast Path.

South Quay B&B

Lowen Lodge
Perfect dog friendly cottage for 2 between Rock and Polzeath. gweengtweevgage ggtfectCornish Traditional Cottages offer self-catering holiday homes throughout Cornwall. Find your perfect base for exploring the Cornish Coast.

Parkdean Resorts St Minvers Holiday Park

Mariners Lettings Ltd

Harbour Holidays
With over 100 beautiful holiday homes in coastal locations in and around Padstow, Harbour Holidays is the natural choice for walking holidays in North Cornwall.

Teazers
A luxury first floor apartment which sleeps 4 in a stone-built former warehouse just a few steps away from the famous harbour.

Seascape Hideaways at Port Isaac
Perched above Port Isaac harbour, The Fo’C’sle is an enchanting Grade II listed fisherman’s cottage hugging the headland to the SWCP and this beautiful stretch of coast.

The Slipway

Dennis Cove Campsite
Closest campsite to the harbour,10min walk from the Path via the Camel Trail. Serene site bordering the Camel Estuary. A perfect base to explore the Cornish coastline & beaches.

Trewetha Cottage B&B
Stunning location, Cornish cottage B&B furnished to a high standard. Single night stays.Pick up/drop to the Path

Sunny Corner

Beach Box Polzeath
Rest A While Tea Garden
A delightful Tea Garden where you can relax enroute with outstanding views just 50m off the Coast Path. Serving hot & cold drinks & Cream Teas (traditional, savoury, vegan, gluten-free). Outside seating only. 11 am -3.00 pmsavou

Beach box Harlyn Bay
We offer parallel views of the bay paired with delicious fresh food and drink all year-round. We can serve up an array of amazing alcoholic drinks. We also have vegan and GF options available for our drinks, cakes, food, and homemade gelato.

Stepper Point NCI, Padstow
Situated above the Coast Path with commanding views out to sea and over the Camel river. Visitors most welcome.

The National Lobster Hatchery
Experience pioneering marine conservation in action on the beautiful estuary in Padstow and be inspired to make a difference.