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Padgagarrack Cove

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Cornwall

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Padgagarrack Cove

NT Glendurgan Gardens car park On this damp Friday in September 2021.
NT Glendurgan Gardens car park Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Padgagarrack Cove is a picturesque coastal area located in Cornwall, England. Nestled between towering cliffs and lush greenery, this beautiful cove offers breathtaking views of the sea, estuary, and creek. Its idyllic setting makes it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The cove is known for its pristine sandy beach, which stretches for approximately half a mile. The crystal-clear turquoise waters of the sea provide a refreshing spot for swimming and snorkeling during the warmer months. The beach is also a fantastic spot for sunbathing or enjoying a leisurely stroll along the shore.

At the mouth of the cove, visitors can witness the convergence of a tranquil estuary and a meandering creek. This unique combination creates a diverse ecosystem that is home to a variety of marine and bird species. Birdwatchers can spot a range of seabirds, including gulls, terns, and cormorants, while the estuary is a haven for wading birds such as egrets and herons.

The surrounding cliffs and rolling hills offer excellent opportunities for hiking and exploring. Several well-marked trails provide access to stunning viewpoints, allowing visitors to take in the panoramic vistas of the cove and its surroundings.

Padgagarrack Cove is a true gem of Cornwall, offering a serene and unspoiled natural environment for visitors to enjoy. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore the diverse wildlife, or simply soak in the beauty of the coastal landscape, this cove is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking tranquility and natural splendor.

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NT Glendurgan Gardens car park On this damp Friday in September 2021.
NT Glendurgan Gardens car park
On this damp Friday in September 2021.
Trebah - Looking upstream in the gardens Trebah gardens have a host of exotic plants as well as more common ones such as hydrangeas. This view is looking up the valley from one of the footbridges over the stream. The gardens are open to the public - their own website here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.trebahgarden.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.trebahgarden.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trebah - Looking upstream in the gardens
Trebah gardens have a host of exotic plants as well as more common ones such as hydrangeas. This view is looking up the valley from one of the footbridges over the stream. The gardens are open to the public - their own website here: LinkExternal link Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden LinkExternal link
Trebah - Mallard Pond with hydrangeas A Chinese-style bridge crosses the stream which flows in to the pool known as Mallard Pond seen ahead. Blue hydrangeas cover its eastern bank. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trebah - Mallard Pond with hydrangeas
A Chinese-style bridge crosses the stream which flows in to the pool known as Mallard Pond seen ahead. Blue hydrangeas cover its eastern bank. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden LinkExternal link
Trebah - Hydrangeas Although there are hydrangeas of various hues such as white and pink in the gardens at Trebah, the majority are shades of blue. Some different heads are seen in this picture. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000345">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trebah - Hydrangeas
Although there are hydrangeas of various hues such as white and pink in the gardens at Trebah, the majority are shades of blue. Some different heads are seen in this picture. Trebah is an EH Grade II listed garden LinkExternal link
Helford River from Polgwidden Cove Looking out across the Helford River from the beach at the bottom of Trebah Gardens.
Helford River from Polgwidden Cove
Looking out across the Helford River from the beach at the bottom of Trebah Gardens.
The pond at Trebah Gardens
The pond at Trebah Gardens
Helford - Shipwrights Arms PH
Helford - Shipwrights Arms PH
Tidal ford at Helford Creek
Tidal ford at Helford Creek
St Mawnan church
St Mawnan church
St Mawnan's Church
St Mawnan's Church
Trebah gardens
Trebah gardens
Budock Vean hotel
Budock Vean hotel
Trebah Garden One of several notable gardens produced by the Fox family. Trebah, like its neighbour Glendurgan, slopes steeply down to the Helford estuary
Trebah Garden
One of several notable gardens produced by the Fox family. Trebah, like its neighbour Glendurgan, slopes steeply down to the Helford estuary
Trebah cove The coastal path passes by, but access to the beach is reserved for those who have paid their £15 to enter Trebah gardens, perhaps not quite in the spirit of the Quaker family that created the garden.
Trebah cove
The coastal path passes by, but access to the beach is reserved for those who have paid their £15 to enter Trebah gardens, perhaps not quite in the spirit of the Quaker family that created the garden.
Coast from Trebah The Martino in Trebah garden provides a good view of the Helford Estuary.
Coast from Trebah
The Martino in Trebah garden provides a good view of the Helford Estuary.
Durgan's Old School Once there must have enough full-time residents to support this school, alas now virtually every building seems to be a holiday let, managed by the National Trust.
Durgan's Old School
Once there must have enough full-time residents to support this school, alas now virtually every building seems to be a holiday let, managed by the National Trust.
Holiday homes at Durgan The National Trust has done a good job to protect the houses in Durgan village, but alas they seem to be let out as holiday homes to folk from up-country. Is this really what the Trust's founders intended?
Holiday homes at Durgan
The National Trust has done a good job to protect the houses in Durgan village, but alas they seem to be let out as holiday homes to folk from up-country. Is this really what the Trust's founders intended?
Glendurgan garden One of two neighbouring gardens created by the Fox family. Glendurgan is in the hands of the National Trust.
Glendurgan garden
One of two neighbouring gardens created by the Fox family. Glendurgan is in the hands of the National Trust.
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Padgagarrack Cove is located at Grid Ref: SW7726 (Lat: 50.0957, Lng: -5.1157475)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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