Treyarnon Bay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28
Treyarnon Bay is situated on the North Cornwall coast just to the west of Padstow and the River Camel Estuary and north of Mawgan Porth.
It is one of the North Cornish coast's most beautiful beaches, with it's expanse of golden sands fringed by low cliffs and backed by sand dunes. Popular with surfers and a favourite for families, with it's clear waters, safe bathing, excellent rock pools and natural tidal pool.
There is a small cafe and summer beach shop and the South West Coast Path runs across the bay. An easy walk across the headland is the renowned Constantine Bay, boasting one of Cornwall's finest surfing beaches and also the championship golf course of Trevose. Nearby is Contantine Bay stores and surf shop and St Merryn, about 2 miles away, has restaurants, shops and pubs. The well renowned Pig restaurant is about 20 minutes walk away and, just beyond, is stunning Harlyn Bay Beach.
The historic and picturesque fishing and harbour town of Padstow is one of Cornwall's culinary hotspots, with restaurants including Paul Ainsworth's Michelin starred No 6 and Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant.
The beautiful Camel Estuary, with it's gorgeous sandy beaches, provides excellent opportunities for a variety of watersports, including sailing, water skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking etc. and boat charters are available from Padstow. There is a pedestrian ferry across to Rock and lovely walks include the Camel Trail, providing an estuaryside cycling and walking route.
Wadebridge is a bustling market town with a variety of independent shops, restaurants and pubs, hosting annual events such as the Royal Cornwall Show and a folk festival.
To the south is yet more spectacular coastline, including such beautiful places as Porthcothan Beach, Bedruthan, Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay.
There is easy access to the A39, leading west to Truro and north east to Bude and Barnstaple, or to the A30, leading west to Penzance or east to Exeter, where there is access on to the M5 motorway. Newquay Airport provides daily flights to Gatwick and other national and international destinations.
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