Padstow is a working fishing port and a haven for yachts as it is an easily navigable harbour sheltered by the Camel Estuary. Padstow has become well known in recent times due to the TV chef Rick Stein who has a restaurant and several other businesses in the town.
The National Lobster Hatchery is situated in Padstow.
Boobys Bay
Boobys Bay is a wide sandy beach with lots of rock pools. At high tide the beach is completely covered.
Hawkers Cove
Hawkers Cove is only 2 miles from Padstow and used to house the Padstow lifeboat until the late 60s when it was relocated to Trevose Head. The old boathouse and slipway still remain.
Sea Fishing in Padstow area
This whole area is good for bass and all species of flatfish if fishing off the beaches. The headlands are good fishing places for pollack, mackerel and the odd whiting or cod.
Padstow RNLI
The Lifeboat
Spirit of Padstow – Tamar Class Lifeboat
The Lifeboat Station
The new lifeboat station at Padstow was completed in July 2006 and the new Tamar Lifeboat Spirit of Padstow was placed on service shortly after. The station was officially opened by RNLI Chairman, Sir Jock Slater in September 2006.
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Padstow RNLI
The Lifeboat
Spirit of Padstow – Tamar Class Lifeboat
The Lifeboat Station
The new lifeboat station at Padstow was completed in July 2006 and the new Tamar Lifeboat Spirit of Padstow was placed on service shortly after. The station was officially opened by RNLI Chairman, Sir Jock Slater in September 2006.
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With thanks to the RNLI for allowing us to use their images and information
