Beach
Lantic Bay
32 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Jacqui
January 21, 2021
The term "hidden gem" is often used to describe some of the more remote beaches in Cornwall, but if there is any one beach that deserves this title it would be Lantic Bay. Located on the quiet, but stunning stretch of coast between Fowey and Polperro this is not the kind of place you simply stumble upon. However, once found you will be rewarded by a vista of near white sand and turquoise water all set in a bay backed by high, verdant cliffs. Technically there are two beaches in Lantic Bay, Little Lantic and Great Lantic beach. At low tide you can walk between the two but with the rising tide they become separate coves. To the western end of the beach are a some further secluded coves which again are easily reachable at low tide, however care must be taken not to get cut off by the retuning tide. The beach here is mostly sand, although there are patches of pebble and shingle depending on how far up or down the beach you go. With a shoreline that shelves quite steeply Lantic Bay is an ideal place to visit by boat, and a large proportion of visitors do. This also makes it good for swimming, but care must be taken as there can be strong rip currents at certain states of tide. Being as secluded as the beach is there are no lifeguards. Park in the NT car park at the top. It's a long, steep walk down and back up, again but its well worth it!
The term "hidden gem" is often used to describe some of the more remote beaches in Cornwall, but if there is any one beach that deserves this title it would be Lantic Bay. Located on the quiet, but stunning stretch of coast between Fowey and Polperro this is not the kind of place you simply stumble…
Patrick
October 9, 2021
It’s a beautiful beach with a mixture of sand, pebble and shingle but beware it’s a steep climb down. There are no refreshments or toilets here and parking is in a nearby paying National Trust carpark about 15 minutes walk away.
Helen
July 27, 2020
Amazing beach, a bit of a treck down but if you are fit you are rewarded with a huge sandy beach.
Chris
October 20, 2015
A long beach of pebble and sand.
Kate
August 17, 2020
Wonderful beach but a hike and climb to reach. Worth it if you can. Check tides and go when it is going out not at high tide. National Trust (free to members) carpark a good 15 minutes walk away. Continue and walk the coastal path to Polruan and catch ferry over to Fowey
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