Camel Estuary

A crooked river

The Camel Estuary draws in visitors in the same way that Winston Graham draws in readers to his Poldark novels – it is intriguing, ever-changing and takes us on a fascinating journey. The name means “crooked river” and it’s certainly an apt description.

The river rises on Bodmin Moor and makes its way along the granite spine of Cornwall, twisting and turning for 30 miles until it reaches the Camel Estuary and out towards the sea at Padstow Bay. Don’t be fooled by the pretty sandy beaches – Tregirls on the western bank and Polzeath, Rock and Daymer Bay on the east – the Doom Bar sandbank at the mouth of the river has caught many a sailor out.

• Cots available
• Disabled access
• Dogs
• Family friendly
• Guide dogs
• Parking