St Enodoc Church — Attraction in St. Minver Lowlands

Saint Enodoc Church nestles in a breathtakingly scenic and peaceful location near Trebetherick village and Daymer Bay. Constructed of stone with slate roofing, its elegant interior includes a particularly stunning wooden beamed ceiling, traditional seating pews and a crucifix stained glass window above an alter with simple cross. Throughout its centuries of history it has contended with wind blown accumulative sand encroachment resulting in a restorative unearthing in the year 1864. Being surrounded by a tall hedge and weather beaten grave stones one of which notably marks the final resting place of Poet Sir John Betjeman evokes a quaintly...

One of our favourite walks. Following any of the footpaths round and across St Enodoc's golf course and beyond. Polzeath, Daymar Bay, Rock and Porthilly. There is no charge to the church, nestled in the middle of the golf course, surrounded by a Cornish hedge and shrubs with Sir John Betjeman's grave first on the right on entry. There is also The Jesus Well. If you park at the top, near Fee's Café (free parking), and take the road opposite, Jesus Well is down on the right, then you can venture further across the golf course as long or short, depending on the walk you want. The beach views are on the Camel Estuary...

We were staying in Padstow and I’d previously read that Sir John Betjeman was buried at St Enodoc. It seemed a good idea to get the ferry to Rock then take the coastal path to the church to pay homage. I also learned that Fleur Lombard, the first female firefighter to die on duty (in peacetime) in the UK was also interred there. It made the walk more poignant. The chapel is well worth a visit, so peaceful and beautiful in the dunes. The walk from Rock is about 1 1/2 hours round trip. We followed it with a late lunch at The Mariners in Rock. A super day out followed by a great lunch...