Port Isaac unspoilt fishing village whose white painted and slate-hung houses run down the steep sides of a Coombe to the sheltered harbour. 

There is a network of alleyways, some extremely narrow, one called Squeeze-ee-belly Alley. 

 

Cellars and a shingle beach  an unspoilt fishing harbour since the Middle Ages on the rugged North Cornwall coast only 7miles from Wadebridge on the Delabole road.

The old village is set in a steep sided valley with narrow alleys between the unspoilt huddle of slate cottages and old pilchard cellars. The small shingle beach  with several working crabbers faces an old inn. Port Isaac was the location for the famous Poldark TV series and more recently Doc Martin

Restricted access for vehicles protects the old world charm of the village. Parking is available at the top of the hill with distant views of Tintagel to the east.

Port Isaac beach

The beach is a wide, flat  expanse of pebbles and fine sand, at low tide it is possible to park on the beach next to the moored boats. Toilets, snacks and pubs are close by.

 

Local towns and villages to visit..

 

Newquay

Padstow

Perranporth

Pentire

Port Isaac

St.Agnes

Wadebridge

 

Angling

Sea Fishing in Newquay from the Camel Estuary and beach at Perranporth. Shark fishing can be arranged from Newquay.

 

Sailing

Sailing on the Camel Estuary. Harbour authorities should be consulted about off shore sailing.

 

Surfing

Newquay is the main centre. Surf-boards can be hired on all the main beaches. Championships are often held at Newquay.

 

 

Attractions

 

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