 North
Petherwin is a secluded
and picturesque village nestling in the rolling hills and secluded valleys
between the historic town of Launceston and the Camel estuary. North
Petherwin is an excellent
base from which to tour Cornwall. Within 30 minutes drive, or less,
from the village you will find a wide range of attractions, including:
- Port
Isaac The village harbour looks out to sea over a pier built in
the reign of Henry VIII. There are many delightful and interesting
walks around the village, along the coast paths and in the surrounding
countryside. Although a popular holiday destination, the village retains
its peaceful old world charm.
- Tintagel the
King Arthur Legend; a dramatic landscape evoking the myth and legend
associated with Britain's most famous leader. The cliff walks from
the village take you into some of the most dramatic and inspiring
scenery of the north coast.
- Boscastle
famous
harbour and witches museum; a truly beautiful village that captures
the very essence of days gone by.
- Bodmin Moor
and Dartmoor. Two stunning areas that you can explore.
- The Camel
17 miles
of flat traffic-free cycling and Trail walking alongside the River
Camel; park in the centre of Wadebridge, hire a bike and cycle on
the level trail to Padstow.
- Bodmin Old
capital of Cornwall with famous gaol
- Bodmin and
Wendford Steam Railway super
steam through super countryside!
- Pencarrow
lovely
House and Gardens;
- Polzeath surf
and a vast, flat and sandy beach;
- Rock
sailing and windsurfing - passenger ferry across the estuary to Padstow.
- Daymer Bay
large
flat family beach, good parking. This is Betjeman country, so make
sure that you walk across the golf links to St. Enodoc Church - Betjeman's
favourite church and final resting place.
- CAMRA Pub
of the Year Blisland
Inn. Blisland
 You
are also within easy reach of:
- Padstow
Busy
fishing village - home of the May Day 'obby' oss and the famous
'Seafood Restaurant'. Padstow has some very good family beaches
located on the estuary, a short walking distance to the north of the
village.
- The Eden Project
A 'must
visit for every visitor to Cornwall'. See the stunning Tropical and
Mediterranean Biomes.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan Restored
by Tim Smit (of 'Eden Project fame) and friends; - Jamaica Inn
Made
famous by novelist Daphne du Maurier
The proximity of
the A30 and A39 trunk roads gives easy access to all parts of Cornwall
and Devon. The towns of Penzance, St. Ives and Falmouth are all within
70 minutes driving time from the North
Petherwin.
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