Some steep slopes and steps on the coast path, plus a section walking along a busy, narrow lane. Prepare for mud after wet weather. Be aware of cliff edges and unstable cliffs – keep children supervised.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
4.0
Time
1 h 30 min
Type
Coastal
About Hendersick and Talland Bay Loop, Lansallos
Allow about 1 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
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
0.3 km
Eat
Talland Bay Beach Cafe
Talland Bay Beach Cafe Polperro sits in Polperro, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…
0.8 km
Eat
The Smugglers Inn
The Smugglers Inn Looe is a verified place to eat and drink in Looe, Cornwall, listed…
1.7 km
Eat
Hannafore Beach Cafe
Hannafore Beach Cafe Looe is a verified place to eat and drink in Looe, Cornwall, listed…
1.7 km
Eat
The Hannafore Cafe
The Hannafore Cafe Looe is a verified place to eat and drink in Looe, Cornwall, listed…
1.9 km
Eat
Michelle's Kitchen
Michelle’s Kitchen Polperro is a verified place to eat and drink in Polperro, Cornwall, listed on…
1.9 km
Eat
Polperro Pottery Cafe
Polperro Pottery Cafe Looe sits in Looe, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
See & do
0.2 km
See
Polperro Heritage Museum
Polperro Heritage Museum Tremeer is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Tremeer, Cornwall,…
0.2 km
See
Tre Pol Pen Coastal Path - Polperro to Polruan Section
Tre Pol Pen Coastal Path – Polperro to Polruan Section sits in Tremeer, Cornwall — a…
0.2 km
See
Polperro Harbour
Looking for Polperro Harbour Tremeer? This attraction and things to do stop in Tremeer, Cornwall is…
0.3 km
See
Polperro Heritage Museum
Looking for Polperro Heritage Museum Looe? This attraction and things to do stop in Looe, Cornwall…
0.3 km
See
The Smugglers Cott
The Smugglers Cott Polperro sits in Polperro, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
0.7 km
See
St Michael's Chapel, Looe Island
Looking for St Michael’s Chapel, Looe Island Polperro? This attraction and things to do stop in…
Family & play
0.6 km
Family
Looe Golf Club
Looking for Looe Golf Club? This attraction and things to do stop in Looe, Cornwall is…
1.6 km
Family
Looe Golf Club
Looe Golf Club Hessenford is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hessenford, Cornwall,…
2.8 km
Family
Looe Golf Club
Looking for Looe Golf Club? This attraction and things to do stop in Looe, Cornwall is…
5.4 km
Family
Looe Golf Club
Looe Golf Club Morval sits in Morval, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
Wildlife & nature
Beaches nearby
0.3 km
Beaches
Samphire Beach
0.4 km
Beaches
Talland Sand
Discover the charm of Talland Bay, a sheltered gem offering soft sand and clear waters perfect…
0.7 km
Beaches
Lekerock Cove
A beautiful beach near East Taphouse, Cornwall.
1.3 km
Beaches
Giggen Cove
1.9 km
Beaches
Polpero Beach
2.3 km
Beaches
East Looe Beach
Experience the charm of East Looe‘s seaside. This family-friendly beach near Herodsfoot offers golden sands perfect…
Shops & markets
0.6 km
Shop
Polperro Artist Collective
Polperro Artist Collective Looe is a verified shop and retail stop in Looe, Cornwall, listed on…
1.3 km
Shop
The Olde Malthouse
The Olde Malthouse Polperro is a verified shop and retail stop in Polperro, Cornwall, listed on…
1.6 km
Shop
Cornish Cream Tea Company (Shop)
Cornish Cream Tea Company (Shop) Looe sits in Looe, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail…
1.7 km
Shop
The Looe Cheese Shop
Looking for The Looe Cheese Shop? This shop and retail stop in Looe, Cornwall is listed…
1.7 km
Shop
Cornish Bakery Looe
Cornish Bakery Looe sits in Looe, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for visitors…
1.7 km
Shop
The Little Cornish Bookshop
Looking for The Little Cornish Bookshop Looe? This shop and retail stop in Looe, Cornwall is…
Places to stay
0.3 km
Stay
Talland Bay Hotel
Talland Bay Hotel Polperro is a verified place to stay in Polperro, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.9 km
Stay
The Swan Inn
The Swan Inn Looe is a verified place to stay in Looe, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
1.3 km
Stay
Talland Bay Hotel
Looking for Talland Bay Hotel Looe? This place to stay in Looe, Cornwall is listed on…
1.6 km
Stay
The Deer Park Country House
The Deer Park Country House Polperro sits in Polperro, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
1.8 km
Stay
The Old Coach House
Looking for The Old Coach House Polperro? This place to stay in Polperro, Cornwall is listed…
1.9 km
Stay
The Old Parsonage
Looking for The Old Parsonage Polperro? This place to stay in Polperro, Cornwall is listed on…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Looe. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Check locally for the nearest car park — many Cornish trailheads have limited roadside parking.
🐕 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.
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