Polzeath and Hayle Bay
Polzeath sits at the mouth of the Camel Estuary, beside the long sandy Hayle Bay famed for its surfing. Atlantic rollers make the beach popular with surfers, kite flyers and windsurfers, while the area has a magical atmosphere that draws people back year after year.
Padstow, Port Isaac and Tintagel
Padstow lies on the Camel Estuary and is surrounded by beautiful bays, golden beaches and coastal walks. Port Isaac is a charming fishing village around a picturesque harbour, with whitewashed cottages crowding its narrow streets. Tintagel Castle makes a memorable family day out, steeped in the legend of King Arthur.
Walks we enjoy
- Padstow to Stepper Point
- Port Gaverne to Port Isaac, around two miles
- Port Quin to Lundy Bay, around three miles
- Longer coast-path walks towards Bedruthan Steps
Golf and food
Nearby courses include Trevose, The Point at Polzeath and St Enodoc. Local favourites for food include St Kew Inn, The Molesworth Arms in Wadebridge, The Pityme at Rock and St Enodoc Hotel.
Explore from Polzeath
Beach days, coast paths and Cornish villages close by.
Use the park as a calm base for the parts of North Cornwall people come back to year after year: surf, estuary walks, harbour towns, golf courses and very good food.
On your doorstep
Polzeath and Hayle Bay
Walk down to the sand for surfing, rock-pooling, beach cafés and big Atlantic views. It is the easy, no-car-needed part of staying here.
Padstow, Rock and Port Isaac
Ferries, food, fishing-village lanes and classic Camel Estuary scenery for relaxed days out.
Walks with a view
Choose gentle stretches towards Port Quin and Lundy Bay or longer routes along the dramatic North Cornwall coast.
Golf, pubs and local food
Trevose, The Point and St Enodoc are within reach, with pubs and restaurants nearby after a day outside.
A quieter base
Stay close to everything without staying in the middle of everything.
That balance is the park’s strength: beach access, space to slow down, and easy routes to the places visitors want to explore.