Flavours Of The Coast is a fantastic walk, Great hotels, lots of them with spa facilities, and some of the most incredible food that Cornwall has to offer.

Mark - I.T. Manager

Flavours Of The Coast

Overview

We’re thrilled to introduce ‘Flavours of the Coast’ - a new walking experience designed for those who appreciate exceptional food, luxurious accommodation, and a more relaxed pace.

This unique journey takes you along some of the most iconic stretches of the South West Coast Path, from Padstow to Newquay, while showcasing the very best of Cornwall’s culinary and coastal treasures.

It's your experience, so in Padstow you can choose to eat at Rick Stein's world famous Seafood Restaurant or Paul Ainsworth's Michelin starred "No 6" (which comes highly recommended by at least one member of our staff!), The Restaurant or The Lobster Shed at The Pig in Harlyn, Restaurant Ogo at The Bedruthan Steps Hotel, and in Newquay, options include the Dune restaurant at Fistral Beach hotel or Restaurant Renmor at the iconic Headland Hotel

Whether you’re a foodie, a walker, or simply looking for a luxurious escape, "Flavours of the Coast" offers the perfect mix of indulgence, adventure, and breath taking scenery.

Itinerary

Distance

26.5 miles / 42.6 Km

Days

3 days, 4 nights

Walking Grade

Mostly Easy, some Moderate

Accommodation Grade

High

Start Location

Padstow

End Location

Newquay

Pricing

Based on 2 people sharing a double room.

This walk features some of the best accommodation that Cornwall has to offer.

From approx. £300 per person per day

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7 miles. Grade - easy.

Spend your first night in Padstow with the opportunity to dine at one of Rick Stein's or Paul Ainsworths restaurants... or any of the other amazing places that Padstow has to offer. The next morning set off on the 7 mile walk to Harlyn Bay and your overnight stay at The Pig.

Overnight Stops

Padstow’s fame is in part due to the unrivalled geographical position of its harbour, perched on the golden sands of the Camel Estuary. Still a working fishing port, it has found even more fame in recent times thanks to the arrival of celebrity chef Rick Stein, with other world-renowned chefs following suit. If the Steins’ Seafood Restaurant or Paul Ainsworth's Number 6 is out of your budget, there are plenty of other options including fish and chips on the harbour wall.

There is plenty to occupy the visitor aside from food, and it is very pleasant negotiating the warren of tight and winding streets, often adorned with flowers and greenery, as well as Padstow's cafés, galleries and working harbour. The town can feel very busy in high season during the day, but for those walking in or out you will experience a more serene pace of life, arriving just as the day trippers leave, allowing more room to meander the tiny harbour and medieval streets.

THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay, on the north coast of Cornwall, is a buzzing restaurant with rooms, just a short stroll from Harlyn beach and Constantine Bay beaches, and a 10-minute drive to the picturesque port of Padstow.

With an obsessive commitment to home grown produce and a serious love of all-things local, the garden and kitchen teams will work hand in hand to create the restaurant’s 25-mile menu, which is supported by Cornwall’s passionate local farmers and small producers, who will supply anything that the team cannot grow or produce themselves in the walled Kitchen Garden, Greenhouse and polytunnels. Simple and unfussy British Kitchen Garden food that is true to the seasons and entirely influenced by the hotel’s location.

Stunning far-reaching views over Harlyn Bay and the headland can be seen from bedrooms in the main house, and the characterful and eclectic interiors found throughout the cosy lounges, restaurant and outhouses. The Lobster Shed is not to be missed – an outdoor eating terrace serving the freshest seafood and local Camel Valley vineyard fizz.

Mawgan Porth is a stunning sheltered cove, a perfect crescent of sand sitting below the low-lying cliffs and rocky headlands at either side of the bay. In the last few years it has been dubbed Hollywood-on-Sea, with movie stars and celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, Jason Momoa, Chris Martin and Kate Winslet all either owning houses or visiting here.

For your Flavours Of The Coast walk we recommend staying at The Bedruthan Steps Hotel, which has Ogo - an excellent restaurant and the hotel spa facilities are well worth taking advantage of.

Newquay started life as a rather humble fishing village originally known as Towan Blystra (Cornish for dunes). From 1554 silver mining brought a brief rush to the centre and its current name refers to a now not so “new quay” which was built in the 16th century. The arrival of the railway brought the Victorian trippers and ever since tourism has become the town’s main industry.

A lively holiday resort, the centre of Newquay comes with a good choice of facilities and entertainment, but at times can be a brash and rather intense location, its clubs and bars attracting hen and stag night revellers in summer. For that reason, we tend to use options for quieter accommodation at Fistral Beach located several miles beyond the town centre, still Newquay, but instead replacing the nightclubs and bars with one of Cornwall's finest beaches.

The choice on where to stay is yours ,depending on what sort of evening entertainment you want, but for your Flavours Of The Coast walk we recommend The Headland Hotel, The Fistral Beach Hotel or The Esplanade Hotel.

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Travel To And From The Route

Fast and direct trains run from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkway Station in around 4 hours. From here connecting buses run to Padstow taking around 1 hour OR if you prefer you can take a taxi (35 minutes) instead of the bus - around £45.

For public transport information covering buses and trains use the useful Traveline South West website www.travelinesw.com which will give you up to date detail, times and directions. If you are already on the road you can call them on +44 (0) 871 200 2233.

Full details on train times and ordering tickets can be got from www.thetrainline.com If you are already travelling call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.
Arriving from Overseas - Those arriving from overseas will usually arrive in the UK at London Gatwick or London Heathrow airport from where you can catch direct trains to Bodmin Parkway Station for Padstow (see the train information above). Those arriving at London Heathrow will usually take a 1/2 hour underground train / overland train service into London Paddington to catch the fast inter city trains to Devon and Cornwall.

Internal Flights - Newquay airport allows easy access to the starting point at Padstow (1/2 hour bus or transfer)

There are also regional airports at Exeter and Bristol that take international flights and connect by train to Bodmin Parkway for Padstow. These will be quicker than flying via London if you can find international flights arriving at these airports.
National Express Coaches from London run to Bodmin or Wadebridge with connections from other parts of the UK. You can then take a local bus to Padstow taking 1 hour from Bodmin or 1/2 hour from Wadebridge.
Long stay parking is available in the council run car parks in Padstow and we advise on the options with all our itineraries and quotes.