Doom Bar

Doom Bar is a shifting sandbar that stretches across the entrance to the Camel Estuary, creating a hazardous obstacle for boats entering Padstow harbour. Its name comes from a Cornish legend about a mermaid's curse, and it has caused numerous shipwrecks over the centuries. Today, the sandbar is a dramatic natural feature visible from the coastal path and beaches. At low tide, it emerges as a vast expanse of sand, popular with walkers and birdwatchers. The Doom Bar is also the namesake of a famous ale brewed by Sharp's Brewery in nearby Rock.

Don't miss

• View the sandbar from the South West Coast Path or Stepper Point
• Walk on the exposed sand at low tide (with caution for tides)
• Sample Doom Bar ale at a Padstow pub

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Doom Bar

Cheapest way inThe Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions5★ · 38 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$16 per personSee dates →Most bookedCharleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour4.9★ · 1,608 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$39 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleLake Como Authentic Private Lounge Cruise with Open Bar5★ · 343 travelers1–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$349 per personSee dates →