Out and About in Cornwall and Devon
Local Towns and Villages
Boscastle is a National Trust fishing village with a small quay and beautiful walks through the Valency Valley and St Nectan’s Glen. It has several pubs; The Napoleon Inn and The Cobweb both serve lovely food and a delicious roast on a Sunday.
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Tintagel is one of the best known places in Cornwall, the birthplace of St. Arthur. The dramatic castle ruins sit high above the sea with wonderful views over the coastline.
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Port Isaac is a lovely 14th Century fishing village. Its narrow, winding streets are lined with old white-washed cottages creating a picturesque atmosphere. This unspoilt village was recently the setting for the television series Doc Martin.
Clovelly is a privately owned village. The steep cobbled streets tumble down towards the harbour where fishing trips take place throughout the year. Pedestrians are able to walk down ‘Hobby Dive’ which meanders through beautiful woods, with beautiful views of the sea, coastline, village and harbour. There is a charge to enter the village.
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Rock is a small village situated on the edge of the Camel estuary. It has miles of beautiful sandy beaches, a cafe and a pub. A passenger ferry runs between Rock and Padstow in the summer months.
Padstow is a fine example of a Cornish fishing port. Around the harbour, there are many craft, gift and clothes shops, artists’ studios and a homemade fudge shop, along with the pubs and restaurants serving good food and ‘real ale’. Padstow is also home to the famous ‘Seafood Restaurant’ run by Rick Stein. Wadebridge is a bustling little town. It has a lovely variety of individual shops ideal for browsing, along with many cafes and restaurants.
Wadebridge is the start of the Camel Trail to Padstow or Bodmin, with Bridge Bike Hire providing an ideal place to hire bikes.
Hartland is a quaint little village with a beautiful quay. It is home to 18th Century Hartland Abbey which is well worth a visit.
Beaches
Summerleaze, Bude – lovely sandy beach popular with families and close to the town centre with outdoor sea pool. Dogs allowed.
Crooklets, Bude – Otherwise known as ‘the Bondi of Britain’, Crooklets provides ideal conditions for surfers. The surf life saving club hold weekly demonstrations here every Tuesday at 7pm. Dogs not allowed.
Widemouth Bay - 3 miles south of Bude – two miles of open sand at low tide, popular with bathers and surfers. Dogs only allowed on South Side known as Black Rock Beach.
Sandymouth - 5 miles north of Bude – lovely quiet beach owned by the National Trust. There is a steep walk to the beach so not recommended for the less mobile. Dogs allowed.
Northcott Mouth - 3 miles north of Bude – small cove with plenty of pebbles and rock pools, sandy at low tide. Dogs allowed
Places to Go
Outdoor Activity Providers
Family Attractions
Places to Eat
