Padstow harbour and quayside North Cornwall. XPL 4758-446
Padstow is situated on the West side of the Camel estuary in North Cornwall. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty with wonderful bays and beautiful golden beaches. The town itself has a colourful and ancient history. Old crooked streets slope down to the harbour where many fine medieval buildings can still be seen. Today Padstow remains a working fishing port whose produce has been made famous by Rick Stein's television series and acclaimed Seafood Restaurant. From Padstow harbour you have a wonderful vantage point to watch the small fleet of daily fishing boats and the antics of holidaymakers "messing about in boats". You will find beaches within walking distance of the Harbour, or a short drive along the coast will take you to some of the finest beaches in Cornwall. With its wonderful views Padstow is ideal for walking, golfing or a short break any time of the year. From Padstow harbour you have a wonderful vantage point to watch the small fleet of daily fishing boats and the antics of holidaymakers "messing about in boats". You will find beaches within walking distance of the Harbour, or a short drive along the coast will take you to some of the finest beaches in Cornwall. Padstow enjoys an extremely mild and benign climate and a very sheltered position through being on the West side of the River Camel estuary. Cornwall is virtually an island being almost completely cut off from Devon by the river Tamar. On all other sides the county is surrounded by the sea and here you will find the most westerly point in mainland Britain (Lands End) and the most southerly (The Lizzard). It is this combination of being relatively so far South and West, with the critical influence of the Gulf Stream around the long expanse of the Cornish coast, that makes Padstow such a wonderfully mild place. Snow is very rare in winter and there are very few days of frost too.
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Location: Padstow harbour, North Cornwall. England. United Kingdom.
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