View of harbour at Port Isaac, Cornwall - ref. VFB_0069
A great view looking back towards Port Isaac, showing the many small cottages overlooking the pretty harbour.
How to get there:
Port Isaac is a small fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall, about 5 miles north of Wadebridge. From Wadebridge, take the B3314 for about 4 miles and then turn left onto the B3267 which takes you into Port Isaac. There is limited car parking right down at the harbour, best to park before you get there and walk the rest of the way down.
Locate the bench on detailed map here.
Amenities:
Not known.
Access: Not known.
Unusual features or other information: The TV comedy drama 'Doc Martin' with Martin Clunes was filmed on location in Port Isaac. Port Isaac was a busy coastal port from the Middle Ages to the mid 19th century where cargoes like stone, coal, timber and pottery were loaded and unloaded. Most of the centre of the village consists of 18th and 19th century cottages.
Bench submitted by: S Gaylard, 20 November 2008
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