Walk - Padstow to Porthcothan
13.2 miles (21.3 km)
Padstow Porthcothan
Easy - Easy
This section of Coast Path offers a day of easy walking along low cliffs, with beautiful, tempting beaches below. The path leaves the attractive town of Padstow behind, passing the sheltered beach of Hawker’s Cove, before leading you out to the Atlantic Coast. The path can become narrow in places and is quite rocky around Constantine Bay.
Walking round Trevose Head, one of Cornwall’s most prominent headlands, provides spectacular views of the sandy bays ahead and if you can resist the beaches on your journey you will have more time to enjoy the sheltered dune-backed beach of Porthcothan at the end of your walk.

The Annexe Eastholme
Self catering one bedroom apartment, kingsize bed, heating, wifi, parking, fully equipped, linen and towels included. Drying/laundry available on request for a small fee.

YHA Treyarnon Bay
Just 50m from the sea and 10m from coastal footpath offering private rooms, bell tents, pods and pitch up. Licenced Bar and Cafe. Perfect place to rest your head.

Penlan B&B

Porthcothan Retreats
Nestled among the idyllic Cornish coastline just off the South West Coast Path lies Porthcothan Retreats, 4 unique cabins each sleeps 2

Coswarth House
A beautifully furnished boutique hotel in a listed building with breakfast served at Rick Stein's Cafe. Each room has a luxury bathroom.

South Quay B&B

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.

Mariners Lettings Ltd

Moyles Farm
Amazing views over open farmland, a perfect retreat to relax and unwind after a day on the Path. Range of accommodation including Shepherds Huts. Lifts to Path & luggage transfer on request.

Rest A While Tea Garden

Padstow Tasting Rooms
Explore award winning craft beers at the Padstow Tasting Room. Enjoy tasting flights, ciders, wines, cocktails, and more with our cold platters and crab sandwiches!

Old Custom House
Prime position on Padstow’s South Quay, quality food and drink with a view plus 23 rooms & self-catering option

Carnewas Tearooms
The family run Carnewas Tearooms and Garden is on the coastal path overlooking Bedruthan Steps with views onto Parkhead.

Trevose Golf & Country Club
Trevose Golf & Country Club offers high-end coastal accommodation, golf, tennis, pool, and the acclaimed Constantine Restaurant for a luxury getaway.

Padstow Taxi
Padstow taxi service, offering transfers and south west coast path shuttle and luggage transfers

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

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