Padstow's own beaches sit a short drive out rather than in the town itself, and access genuinely varies between them.
A wide, flat, sheltered beach with parking close by — the most straightforward option for a pushchair or wheelchair on this stretch of coast.
Reasonably flat with nearby parking, though the sand can be softer in patches — a good second choice if Harlyn is busy.
Hawker's Cove and the coast path towards Stepper Point involve narrower, less even ground — lovely walks, but not realistic if flat access is the priority.
Harlyn's car park fills first on a sunny day — arriving before 10am gives the best chance of parking close to the flattest stretch of sand.
Both beaches sit within a short drive of each other, so checking Harlyn first and moving to Trevone if the car park's full works as a realistic fallback rather than committing to a single destination before you've even set off.
Both spots have accessible toilets close to the car park, which matters more for a longer visit than a quick paddle — worth checking current opening times if you're visiting outside peak season.
Both Harlyn and Trevone have toilets and a nearby café, which matters more for a longer, accessible visit than a quick stop.
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