The John Betjeman walk…

Here is a lovely suggestion for a gorgeous walk near Padstow, The John Betjeman Walk…

If you’d like to explore the other side of the river, this delightful walk of about 3 miles (with alternative routes to extend or shorten your return) could be just right for you. Starting with a ride on the Black Tor Passenger Ferry, across to the other side of the Camel Estuary, this walk takes in St Enodoc Church where the Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman is buried. The mainly flat walk passes through sandy grassland, taking in the site of Bronze Age burial mounds and a Roman encampment. Please be aware that the ferry departs from 2 different points depending on the state of the tide.

Call into the Padstow information office in the Mariner’s Clock Building on South Quay-opposite The Harbour Office for further help or to buy the printed guide (75p) which contains details of the route and information about the features you will pass on the walk.