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Discover the Doom Bar and secrets of St Enodoc

The tour lasts 3 hours
Available in English

Description

Demystify the Legends & Landscape: A Camel Estuary Adventure

Intrigued by hidden coves, shipwreck secrets, and a touch of wartime history? Join our exhilarating walking tour and unravel the captivating stories of the Camel Estuary!

Our adventure begins:

  • Tubestation Cafe Launchpad: Fuel up with a coffee at the Tubestation cafe before embarking on a journey through time.
  • Notorious Estuary & Doom Bar: Witness the entrance to the Camel Estuary, a legendary waterway with a powerful reputation. Learn the tale of the infamous Doom Bar and how it inspired a local brew.
  • Underwater Mysteries: Become a shipwreck sleuth! Get the insider scoop on local wrecks and how the green flecks in the slate hint at Greenaway's unique past.
  • Bay of Transformation: Discover how Big Cave Bay morphed into Big Cake Bay (and maybe even get a taste of the legend behind it!). Uncover the secrets of Daymer Bay's petrified slumber during the last Ice Age.
  • Goblins' Glittering Riches: Hike towards a hidden cave rumored to hold "Goblins' Gold." Is it a myth or a treasure waiting to be unearthed?
  • WWII Echoes in the Sand: Witness rapidly eroding sand dunes revealing remnants of Cornwall's wartime defenses. Learn how the Camel Estuary's channel has dramatically shifted its sandbars over time.
  • Time Team's Cornish Odyssey: Follow in the footsteps of Channel 4's Time Team as they unearthed long-lost connections between Cornwall and the mystical Constantinople.
  • St Enodoc's Buried Secrets: Stroll the world-famous golf course, leading us to the once-buried church of St Enodoc. Here, we'll be transported by poems from Sir John Betjeman.
  • Betjeman's Enchanting Woods: Our return path winds through Sir John Betjeman's house and magical woods, where secret mines hint at Polzeath's hidden past.

Convenience at your Doorstep: Staying at the St. Moritz Hotel or The Point? We offer pick-up and drop-off options for your comfort.

This circular tour is more than just a walk; it's a captivating journey through time and legend! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the magic of the Camel Estuary.


5 stops
2.7 km walking
3 hours
Meeting point:Beach, Wadebridge PL27 6TB, UKI will be inside the Tubestation cafe near the woodburning stove if it is winter and it is on. If the cafe is closed for any reason I will be by the front door up the steps! People know me there so just ask for Bill! It's a great place to hang out and there are toilets there too. You'll find the cafe just above Polzeath Beach carpark Open in Google Maps
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Free entry
Tubestation
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Outside visit
St Moritz Hotel CornwallWe don't actually walk here but can do for drop offs and pick ups as it is not far off the route
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Outside visit
Greenaway Beach

Discover the Doom Bar and secrets of St Enodoc


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