Pictures of Watergate
in the county of Cornwall
About Watergate
Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay. It gives access to some of the countries finest coastal scenery and has a beautiful rock scattered beach backed by towering cliffs. The beach is idyllic for sunbathing, surfing can be enjoyed, children build sandcastles and search for tiny crabs in pools left by the receding tide.
There is something for everyone in the area, watersports, golf, gardens - the Eden Project, historic houses, and plenty of restaurants including Rick Stein's famous Sea Food Restaurant, Jamie Oliver and a whole host of other acclaimed Michelin-starred establishment. You will also find delicious Cornish Cream teas served in the ambience of a typical Cornish cottage.
Within a short distance of Watergate there are numerous beauty spots, a sheltered sandy cove at Whipsiderry, dramatic Bedruthen Steps, Queen Bess's Rock and Park Head, with Newquay's old harbour, still used by small craft being particularly picturesque.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Watergate
| Jamaica Inn | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Rocky Valley | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bodmin Moor | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Old Post Office | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Castle | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Merlin's Cave | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Shire Hall | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Bodmin & Wenford Railway | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Golitha Falls | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lanhydrock House | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dobwalls Family Adventure Park | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Launceston Castle | (13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Prideaux Place | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Restormel Castle | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Porfell Animal Land | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in WatergateAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Watergate
Tintagel in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)
Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in...
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Boscastle in the county of Cornwall (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction N)
Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast.
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Port Gaverne in the county of Cornwall (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home.
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Port Isaac in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction W)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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Bodmin in the county of Cornwall (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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Wadebridge in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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Polzeath in the county of Cornwall (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages.
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New Polzeath in the county of Cornwall (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)
New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach.
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Rock in the county of Cornwall (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction W)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Padstow in the county of Cornwall (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction W)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Launceston in the county of Cornwall (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E)
There is a restless beauty about this stunning region, it has constantly changing vista's, the beautiful stone of enchanting houses glows in the warmth of the sun.
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Lostwithiel in the county of Cornwall (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)
Lostwithiel, once the 13th-century capital of Cornwall and lively centre of the tin trade, sits on the River Fowey in the heart of the Fowey Valley.
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Constantine Bay in the county of Cornwall (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction W)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head.
Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Bude in the county of Cornwall (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction N)
Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers.
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Callington in the county of Cornwall (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SE)
The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bodmin Parkway Station | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction S) |
| Coombe Station | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction SW) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (27.2 miles, 43.7 km, direction SE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (50.6 miles, 81.3 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (53.1 miles, 85.4 km, direction E) |
| Watergate to London | (207.1 miles, 333.2 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Watergate
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Watergate center |
| Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW) |
| Tredethy Country Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW) |
| Trehellas House | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW) |
| Westberry Hotel | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction S) |
| Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction S) |
| Widemouth Manor | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N) |
| Lostwithiel Hotel Golf & Country Club | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction S) |
| Nebula Hotel | (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SE) |
| The Lord Eliot | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S) |
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