Lantic Bay
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.3283° N, lon 4.6045° W●Sandy beach · Fowey
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Lantic Bay is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Fowey.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Fowey
Lantic Bay is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Fowey.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Fowey for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Stay for the sand, or head into Fowey for food and a wider look around.
Little Lantic Bay
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Lantic
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
Easy extensions
A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Lantic
Start on the sand, then walk into Fowey or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Fowey and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited / none on site — check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Fowey.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Lantic and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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