The walk mostly follows the South West Coast Path along coastal and inland footpaths with naturally uneven surfaces. It includes slopes, steps and some areas that can be muddy when wet. Sturdy footwear is advised.
🛰️ Aerial view
Distance
6.0
Time
2 hours
Type
Coastal
Parking
Lundy Bay car park
About Lundy Bay and Port Quin circular walk near Pentire, North Cornwall
Allow about 2 hours for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Lundy 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
1.7 km
Eat
The Waterfront
The Waterfront Polzeath is a verified place to eat and drink in Polzeath, Cornwall, listed on…
1.9 km
Eat
The Oystercatcher
The Oystercatcher Polzeath is a verified place to eat and drink in Polzeath, Cornwall, listed on…
2.6 km
Eat
The New Inn
The New Inn Polzeath sits in Polzeath, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink…
2.6 km
Eat
The King's Head Inn
Looking for The King’s Head Inn Trebetherick? This place to eat and drink in Trebetherick, Cornwall…
2.7 km
Eat
The Port Isaac Hotel
Looking for The Port Isaac Hotel St Endellion? This place to eat and drink in St…
2.7 km
Eat
The Wedge Inn
The Wedge Inn Trevena is a verified place to eat and drink in Trevena, Cornwall, listed…
See & do
0 km
See
Doyden Castle
Doyden Castle Treligga is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Treligga, Cornwall, listed…
0.3 km
See
Port Quin Village
Port Quin Village Treligga sits in Treligga, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
0.6 km
See
Rumps Point
Rumps Point Treligga is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Treligga, Cornwall, listed…
1 km
See
St. Enodoc Church
St. Enodoc Church Rock sits in Rock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
1.1 km
See
The Old Mill Boatyard & Cafe
Looking for The Old Mill Boatyard & Cafe Trebetherick? This attraction and things to do stop…
1.1 km
See
Trebarfoot Farm Campsite (Access to Coastal Path)
Trebarfoot Farm Campsite (Access to Coastal Path) St Teath sits in St Teath, Cornwall — a…
Beaches nearby
1.7 km
Beaches
Hayle Bay
Expansive golden sands perfect for families and surfers alike, Polzeath Beach offers breathtaking views of the…
1.7 km
Beaches
Pentireglaze Haven
1.9 km
Beaches
Pentire Haven
2.7 km
Beaches
Greenaway Beach
A picturesque, sheltered cove accessible via a scenic coastal path from Polzeath. Greenaway Beach is perfect…
3 km
Beaches
Gully
3.1 km
Beaches
Daymer Bay
A breathtaking sweep of golden sand near Daymer Bay, perfect for family fun, watersports, and enjoying…
Shops & markets
0.6 km
Shop
Cornish Craft Cooperative
Looking for Cornish Craft Cooperative Daymer Bay? This shop and retail stop in Daymer Bay, Cornwall…
0.7 km
Shop
Old Sawmills
Old Sawmills Parsons Pool sits in Parsons Pool, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop…
0.9 km
Shop
The Cornish Duck
The Cornish Duck Trebetherick is a verified shop and retail stop in Trebetherick, Cornwall, listed on…
1 km
Shop
Cornish Duck Co. Farm Shop
Cornish Duck Co. Farm Shop Tredrizzick is a verified shop and retail stop in Tredrizzick, Cornwall,…
2.2 km
Shop
St. Enodoc Church Shop
St. Enodoc Church Shop Rock is a verified shop and retail stop in Rock, Cornwall, listed…
2.3 km
Shop
Trebetherick Farm Shop
Looking for Trebetherick Farm Shop Polzeath? This shop and retail stop in Polzeath, Cornwall is listed…
Places to stay
0.3 km
Stay
The Old Schoolhouse
Looking for The Old Schoolhouse Pencannow? This place to stay in Pencannow, Cornwall is listed on…
1 km
Stay
The Pityme Inn
The Pityme Inn Rock sits in Rock, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors…
1.4 km
Stay
The Point Cornwall
The Point Cornwall Daymer Bay sits in Daymer Bay, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…
1.4 km
Stay
The Point
Looking for The Point Rock? This place to stay in Rock, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
1.6 km
Stay
The Atlantic Guest House
The Atlantic Guest House Polzeath is a verified place to stay in Polzeath, Cornwall, listed on…
1.6 km
Stay
The Haven
Looking for The Haven Polzeath? This place to stay in Polzeath, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Padstow. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Lundy 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 Lundy Bay and Pentire walk, North Cornwall The trail mostly follows the South West Coast Path along coast and inland farmland footpaths. There is moderate terrain along natural, uneven… Trail guide →
- Coastal Pentire and Baby Bay circular walk, North Cornwall Mostly moderate terrain, following inland farmland footpaths as well as the South West Coast Path, but with some steep sections. Surfaces can… Trail guide →
- Coastal Pentire headland walk, North Cornwall The route follows natural, grassy tracks and coastpaths which can be uneven in places. There are several sections that involve steps and… Trail guide →
- Coastal Walk to Trevose Head from the bus stop, North Cornwall The majority of this trail runs along the South West Coast Path, following coastal and farmland footpaths that are uneven in places… Trail guide →
- Coastal King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
- Inland Camel Trail Named walking route from OpenStreetMap (hiking). Trail guide →
