This is a coastal path with a section along the top of Constantine Beach. The return leg is along a relatively quiet country road, but you could either return back along the coast path or catch the bus from Constantine.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
6.4
Time
1 h 30 min
Type
Coastal
Parking
Porthcothan car park
About Booby’s Bay walk, North Cornwall
Allow about 1 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Porthcothan car park.
Walk map & stop-offs
Stops along the way
Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.
Eat & drink
0.2 km
Eat
The Cornish Barn
The Cornish Barn Tredrizzick is a verified place to eat and drink in Tredrizzick, Cornwall, listed…
0.5 km
Eat
Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe
Constantine Bay Stores & Cafe Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical place to eat…
0.6 km
Eat
The Trevose Inn
Looking for The Trevose Inn Padstow? This place to eat and drink in Padstow, Cornwall is…
1.2 km
Eat
The Pig & Whistle
The Pig & Whistle Treburrick sits in Treburrick, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…
1.3 km
Eat
The Malt House
The Malt House Tremore sits in Tremore, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
1.7 km
Eat
The Farmers Arms
Looking for The Farmers Arms Tredrizzick? This place to eat and drink in Tredrizzick, Cornwall is…
See & do
0.2 km
See
Boobys Bay Beach
Boobys Bay Beach Trevose is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Trevose, Cornwall,…
0.8 km
See
National Lobster Hatchery
National Lobster Hatchery Padstow sits in Padstow, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
0.8 km
See
Porthcothan Coastal Path Access
Porthcothan Coastal Path Access sits in Porthcothan, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
0.8 km
See
Padstow Tidal Pool
Looking for Padstow Tidal Pool? This attraction and things to do stop in Padstow, Cornwall is…
1.2 km
See
National Lobster Hatchery
National Lobster Hatchery Porthilly is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Porthilly, Cornwall,…
1.3 km
See
Padstow Harbour
Padstow Harbour Porthilly sits in Porthilly, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…
Beaches nearby
0.1 km
Beaches
Fox Cove
0.1 km
Beaches
Porthcothan Beach
Experience breathtaking clifftop vistas overlooking Porthcothan Bay, a truly inspiring coastal beauty spot near Talskiddy. Ideal…
0.2 km
Beaches
Pepper Cove
0.2 km
Beaches
Constantine Bay
Iconic golden sands and clear waters make Constantine Bay beach a surfer's paradise and a family…
0.4 km
Beaches
Treyarnon Beach
Known for its dramatic rock formations and stunning views, Treyarnon Bay offers a picturesque escape. Explore…
0.9 km
Beaches
Booby's Bay
A beautiful beach near Abbot’s Hendra, Cornwall.
Shops & markets
0.1 km
Shop
Padstow Farm Shop
Looking for Padstow Farm Shop Parsons Pool? This shop and retail stop in Parsons Pool, Cornwall…
1.3 km
Shop
Padstow Farm Shop
Padstow Farm Shop Sladesbridge sits in Sladesbridge, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for…
1.3 km
Shop
St Merryn village shop (often referred to locally as "The Village Shop")
St Merryn village shop (often referred to locally as “The is a verified shop and retail…
1.4 km
Shop
The Crafty Corner
Looking for The Crafty Corner Porthcothan? This shop and retail stop in Porthcothan, Cornwall is listed…
2.6 km
Shop
Trerose Farm Shop
Trerose Farm Shop Talskiddy is a verified shop and retail stop in Talskiddy, Cornwall, listed on…
2.6 km
Shop
Treveal Farm Shop
Treveal Farm Shop Bodmin sits in Bodmin, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for…
Places to stay
0.2 km
Stay
Trevose Golf & Country Club - Accommodation
Looking for Trevose Golf & Country Club – Accommodation Daymer Bay? This place to stay in…
1 km
Stay
The Waterfront Pub & Seafood Restaurant
The Waterfront Pub & Seafood Restaurant Porthilly is a verified place to stay in Porthilly, Cornwall,…
1.2 km
Stay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay Mawgan Porth sits in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall — a practical place…
1.4 km
Stay
Padstow Bed & Breakfast
Padstow Bed & Breakfast St Mawgan is a verified place to stay in St Mawgan, Cornwall,…
1.4 km
Stay
The Metropole Hotel
The Metropole Hotel St Mawgan sits in St Mawgan, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
1.7 km
Stay
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Looking for The Pig at Harlyn Bay Lesnewth? This place to stay in Lesnewth, Cornwall is…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Padstow. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Porthcothan car park
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
🌊 Safety
Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
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- Coastal Walk to Trevose Head from the bus stop, North Cornwall The majority of this trail runs along the South West Coast Path, following coastal and farmland footpaths that are uneven in places… Trail guide →
- Inland Trevose Head circular walk, North Cornwall A relatively flat walk but with some gradients and uneven terrain.The trail is along naturally surfaced paths and there are some kissing… Trail guide →
- Coastal King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
- Coastal Carnewas bus route walking trail, North Cornwall A majority of the trail follows the South West Coast Path, following coast and farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural,… Trail guide →
