Some steep climbs, rocky outcrops and step-stiles. Section walking along narrow road; can be muddy after wet weather. If on the beach, beware of incoming tides and dangerous currents.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
4.5
Time
2 hours
Type
Coastal
Parking
Lantivet Bay car park
About Lantivet Bay circular walk, Mid and SE Cornwall
Allow about 2 hours for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Lantivet Bay car park.
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
2.2 km
Eat
The Old Ferry Inn
The Old Ferry Inn Bodinnick is a verified place to eat and drink in Bodinnick, Cornwall,…
2.3 km
Eat
The Ferry Boat Inn
Looking for The Ferry Boat Inn Bodinnick? This place to eat and drink in Bodinnick, Cornwall…
2.3 km
Eat
The Lugger Inn
The Lugger Inn Fowey sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
2.4 km
Eat
Havener's Bar and Grill
Havener’s Bar and Grill Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall,…
2.4 km
Eat
Quay Bakery
Looking for Quay Bakery Fowey? This place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall is listed…
2.4 km
Eat
The King of Prussia Inn
The King of Prussia Inn Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey,…
See & do
0.7 km
See
Looe Bay Beach
Looking for Looe Bay Beach Polperro? This attraction and things to do stop in Polperro, Cornwall…
1 km
See
Polruan Ferry Dock
Looking for Polruan Ferry Dock Boconnoc? This attraction and things to do stop in Boconnoc, Cornwall…
1.4 km
See
Pont Creek
Looking for Pont Creek Fowey? This attraction and things to do stop in Fowey, Cornwall is…
1.5 km
See
Bodinnick Ferry (Slipway area and immediate estuary shoreline)
Looking for Bodinnick Ferry (Slipway area and immediate estuary? This attraction and things to do stop…
1.7 km
See
Pont Creek
Looking for Pont Creek Tredethy? This attraction and things to do stop in Tredethy, Cornwall is…
2.1 km
See
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Lanhydrock House and Garden Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to…
Family & play
Wildlife & nature
Beaches nearby
0.1 km
Beaches
Little Lantic Bay
A beautiful beach near Carne, Cornwall.
0.2 km
Beaches
Lantic Bay
A breathtaking, unspoiled Cornish paradise with golden sands and turquoise waters. Hike the coastal path from…
3.1 km
Beaches
Readymoney Cove Beach
Enjoy the sheltered shores of Readymoney Beach, a short walk or ferry ride from Polruan, renowned…
3.6 km
Beaches
Coombe Haven
4.7 km
Beaches
Polpero Beach
5.4 km
Beaches
Giggen Cove
Shops & markets
0.6 km
Shop
Polruan Ferry Shop
Looking for Polruan Ferry Shop Bodinnick? This shop and retail stop in Bodinnick, Cornwall is listed…
0.7 km
Shop
Fowey River Gallery
Fowey River Gallery is a verified shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.7 km
Shop
Polruan Post Office & Stores
Polruan Post Office & Stores Fowey sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail…
2.3 km
Shop
The Bookshop
The Bookshop Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for visitors…
2.5 km
Shop
Polruan Post Office & Stores
Polruan Post Office & Stores Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail…
2.6 km
Shop
Fowey River Gallery
Fowey River Gallery is a verified shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
Places to stay
0 km
Stay
The Haven
The Haven Tywardreath is a verified place to stay in Tywardreath, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with…
0 km
Stay
The Old Forge
The Old Forge Tywardreath sits in Tywardreath, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
0.2 km
Stay
Polruan Cottages
Looking for Polruan Cottages Tywardreath? This place to stay in Tywardreath, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.2 km
Stay
Fowey House
Fowey House Tywardreath is a verified place to stay in Tywardreath, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with…
0.3 km
Stay
Seaview Apartment
Looking for Seaview Apartment Tywardreath? This place to stay in Tywardreath, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
0.3 km
Stay
The Riverside
The Riverside Tywardreath sits in Tywardreath, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Fowey. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Lantivet Bay car park
🐕 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.
- Coastal Lantivet and Lansallos walk, Mid and SE Cornwall Coast path, rugged in places, with some steep ascent and descent, prolonged in places. Woodland paths may be muddy and slippery, and… 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 →
- 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 Lansallos coastal and woodland walk, Mid and SE Cornwall The South West Coast Path and woodland walk contain stiles and narrow paths that can be muddy after wet weather. Steps and… Trail guide →
- Inland Lansallos coastal and woodland walk Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
- Inland Hall Walk Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (foot). Trail guide →
