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Lantic Bay
CornwallLarge shingly beach on a beautiful bay, great spot for paddling and picnicking, well worth the climb back up.
near Polruan, Cornwall, PL23 1NP
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Opening times for 17 September 2026
Asset Opening time Coastline Dawn - Dusk Car park
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- Car park
Day time parking only please and no overnight camping in National Trust car parks. To camp near here book a space at Highertown Farm Campsite.
- Dogs allowed
Please keep dogs under close control
Steep and uneven paths down to the beach and coast path. Nearest NT toilet at Lantivet Bay car park.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Uneven paths and very steep slope and steps down to Lantic Bay beach
- By road
- A38 from Plymouth, bypass Liskeard and after 2 miles turn left at roundabout onto A390, go through village of East Taphouse and turn left onto B3359. Travel for approximately 4 miles then turn right, signposted Lansallos and follow signs to Lansallos (6 miles). From St Austell, take A3082 towards Fowey then take ferry to Bodinnick. Leave Bodinnick heading towards Lanreath (1 mile). At Whitecross, take right turn, following signposts towards Polruan (3½ miles). Go past Lantivet car park, turn right at the T junction and find the car park, further up on the right, just past Triggabrowne holiday cottages.Parking: at Lantic Bay (SX149513).Sat Nav: near PL23 1NP
- On foot
- Just off the South West coast path, between Lansallos and Polruan.
- By bus
- check current bus services https://www.gocornwallbus.co.uk/services
- By ferry
- Daily pedestrian ferry service from Polruan (all year) and daily car ferry service from Bodinnick (all year). The Mevagissey to Fowey pedestrian ferry runs a daily service (April to October). Public moorings in Fowey Harbour.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Lantic with your dog
There are lots of places for you to explore around Lantic with your four-legged friend. Find out everything you need to know with our dog-friendly guide.
Highlights
Lantic Bay
Over the fields and a steep climb down the winding path to the bay.
Pencarrow Head
A craggy outcrop high up above the sea next to Lantic Bay.
Polruan
Drop down to the coast path and walk along to St Saviours Point in Polruan. Discover the block house and the remains of the cliff top chapel.
Hall Walk
Threading along the coast and cliffs from Bodinnick to Pont, along to Polruan, then hopping over to Fowey to walk up through the town, before getting the ferry back to Bodinnick.
Things to see and do
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Things to do at Lantic Bay
Explore the beach, go fishing, take in the clifftop views and walks around Lantic Bay and Pencarrow Head.
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Things to see and do around the Fowey Estuary
There are some great walks around Fowey to suit all preferences, with stretches of the South West Coast Path weaving around creeks and woodland. Discover the best places to go and activities to do, from sailing to geocaching.
Top trails
Trail
Pencarrow Head short walk
This short walk around Pencarrow Head and Lantic Bay takes in rocky outcrops, views over the bay, open farmland and some leg-stretching climbing.
Trail
Blackbottle Rock picnic walk
This short but beautiful jaunt along the Cornwall portion of the South West Coast Path runs along the cliffs overlooking Blackbottle Rock, close to Lantic Bay.
Trail
Polruan coast and creek walk
An energetic walk circling the Fowey Estuary mouth with spectacular views over Lantic Bay's wide beaches and clear waters, and aspects of Polruan's history.
Trail
Polperro to Looe coast walk
Discover the fascinating history of this area, and a biblical connection, on this moderate coastal walk from Polperro to Looe, Cornwall.
Trail
Fowey Hall Walk
Savour the coastal Cornwall views on this scenic walk through woodland and creek at Fowey Estuary, on a circular route which includes two ferry rides.
Places to stay
Highertown Farm Campsite
A relaxed campsite near the South West Coast Path and quiet beach at Lansallos Cove.
Pont Creek Cottage
This charming dog-friendly cottage is just metres from a winding Cornish tidal creek and surrounded by woods.
Pont Pill Farm House
A converted farmhouse, this character-packed cottage sits on the wooded banks near the head of a winding tidal creek.
Mohun
A cosy cottage just metres from a winding Cornish tidal creek surrounded by woods.
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About Lantic Bay
Our work
Project
Cornish coastal meadows project
We are working to create 250 hectares of new species rich grassland at National Trust sites across Cornwall. The project, due to be completed by 2026, will help us rise to the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Project
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