Padstow Cornwall Map

About Padstow

Padstow, a jewel on Cornwall's north coast, draws its character from the ebb and flow of the Camel Estuary, a tidal embrace shaping its maritime past and present. It lies 7.9 km west-north-west of Wadebridge (from Wadebridge: bearing 291°T, OS grid SW 917 754), and is situated west of Rock village. For centuries, Padstow thrived as a busy port, its economy deeply entwined with fishing and trade, the salty tang of the sea a constant companion to its residents. The landscape here, where the river meets the Atlantic, possesses a wild, untamed beauty, the light often a shimmering, pearlescent veil over the water. The spirit of Padstow is perhaps most famously embodied by the culinary prowess of Rick Stein, whose restaurants and television programmes have brought the town’s excellent seafood to global attention. Beyond the gastronomic delights, the town retains a charming, almost bohemian atmosphere, evident in its independent shops and galleries. The Parish Church of St Petroc, a fine example of Cornish church architecture, stands as a quiet sentinel, its stone weathered by countless sea breezes. Down at the harbour, the boats bob gently, a timeless tableau against the backdrop of pastel-coloured houses, hinting at the enduring connection between Padstow and the ocean's bounty.

About This Padstow Map Page

Explore Padstow, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.541768, -4.940702. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.