Uneven footpaths with some short and steep climbs. Benches are regularly spaced between Bodinnick and Polruan. Two ferry crossings are required to complete the circular route.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
6.4
Time
2 h 30 min
Type
Coastal
Parking
Bodinnick Slipway
About Fowey Hall Walk, Lantic Bay
Allow about 2 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Bodinnick Slipway.
Walk map & stop-offs
Stops along the way
Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.
Eat & drink
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Eat
The Old Ferry Inn
The Old Ferry Inn Bodinnick is a verified place to eat and drink in Bodinnick, Cornwall,…
0.1 km
Eat
Quay Bakery
Looking for Quay Bakery Fowey? This place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall is listed…
0.1 km
Eat
Pintxo Fowey
Pintxo Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.1 km
Eat
The Ferry Boat Inn
Looking for The Ferry Boat Inn Bodinnick? This place to eat and drink in Bodinnick, Cornwall…
0.1 km
Eat
The Lugger Inn
The Lugger Inn Fowey sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
0.1 km
Eat
Appleton's Bar & Restaurant at The Old Quay House
Looking for Appleton’s Bar & Restaurant at The Old Quay House Fowey? This place to eat…
See & do
0.2 km
See
South West Coast Path (Fowey Section)
South West Coast Path (Fowey Section) is a verified attraction and things to do stop in…
0.2 km
See
Gribben Headland
Gribben Headland Fowey is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Fowey, Cornwall, listed…
0.2 km
See
National Trust - Gribbin Head
Looking for National Trust – Gribbin Head Fowey? This attraction and things to do stop in…
0.3 km
See
Caffa Mill Slipway, Fowey
Caffa Mill Slipway, Fowey Boconnoc is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Boconnoc,…
0.3 km
See
Fowey Harbour Entrance (South Side)
Fowey Harbour Entrance (South Side) Boconnoc sits in Boconnoc, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things…
0.7 km
See
Pont Creek
Looking for Pont Creek Fowey? This attraction and things to do stop in Fowey, Cornwall is…
Wildlife & nature
Beaches nearby
0.7 km
Beaches
Readymoney Cove Beach
Enjoy the sheltered shores of Readymoney Beach, a short walk or ferry ride from Polruan, renowned…
1 km
Beaches
Lantic Bay
A breathtaking, unspoiled Cornish paradise with golden sands and turquoise waters. Hike the coastal path from…
1.2 km
Beaches
Coombe Haven
1.3 km
Beaches
Little Lantic Bay
A beautiful beach near Carne, Cornwall.
3.2 km
Beaches
Polkerris
A delightful sheltered sandy cove, popular for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. Its horseshoe shape offers…
3.6 km
Beaches
Booley Beach
Shops & markets
0.1 km
Shop
The Old Print Works
Looking for The Old Print Works Fowey? This shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall is…
0.2 km
Shop
Fowey River Gallery
Fowey River Gallery is a verified shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.3 km
Shop
Fowey River Gallery
Fowey River Gallery is a verified shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.3 km
Shop
The Bookshop
The Bookshop Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for visitors…
0.3 km
Shop
Polruan Post Office & Stores
Polruan Post Office & Stores Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail…
0.5 km
Shop
Polruan Post Office & Stores
Polruan Post Office & Stores Fowey sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail…
Places to stay
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Stay
Pont Creek Cottages
Pont Creek Cottages Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
0 km
Stay
The Gribbin
The Gribbin Lerryn is a verified place to stay in Lerryn, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with…
0.1 km
Stay
Fowey Harbour Hotel
Looking for Fowey Harbour Hotel? This place to stay in Fowey, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.1 km
Stay
Place House Hotel (currently closed for refurbishment, but historically significant and within the radius)
Place House Hotel (currently closed for refurbishment, but is a verified place to stay in Fowey,…
0.2 km
Stay
The Old Quay House
The Old Quay House Pinkmoor is a verified place to stay in Pinkmoor, Cornwall, listed on…
0.2 km
Stay
Cormorant House
Cormorant House Alston is a verified place to stay in Alston, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Fowey. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Bodinnick Slipway
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
🌊 Safety
Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
- Inland Hall Walk Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Coastal Polruan to Polperro rollercoaster walk, Lansallos Coast path, narrow and stony in places, with some steep ascent and descent including flights of steps. Trail guide →
- Coastal Blackbottle Rock picnic walk, Lantic Bay This walk takes you across some uneven ground and gentle inclines. There are also a few steps. Be aware of cliff edges… Trail guide →
- Inland Covington walk in the Fowey estuary, Mid and SE Cornwall Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Coastal Pencarrow Head short walk, Lantic Bay Some steep climbs, rocky outcrops and step-stiles. Section walking along narrow road; can be muddy after wet weather. Cliffs are dangerous (children… Trail guide →
- Coastal Polruan coast and creek walk, Lantic Bay South West Coast Path, rugged in places, some steep ascents and descents. Woodland paths: may be muddy, and there are some steep… Trail guide →
