Polruan coast and creek walk, Lantic Bay, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Polruan coast and creek walk, Lantic Bay

Fowey, Cornwall

Distance 7.2
Time 2 h 30 min
Type Coastal
Parking Lantic Bay car park

About 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 flights of steps. Walk can be strenuous at times.

Allow about 2 h 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Lantic Bay car park.

Official trail info ↗

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

The Ferry Boat Inn 0.2 km Eat The Ferry Boat Inn Looking for The Ferry Boat Inn Bodinnick? This place to eat and drink in Bodinnick, Cornwall… The Lugger Inn 0.2 km Eat The Lugger Inn The Lugger Inn Fowey sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… Pintxo Fowey 0.5 km Eat Pintxo Fowey Pintxo Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… Readymoney Beach Shop & Cafe 0.6 km Eat Readymoney Beach Shop & Cafe Readymoney Beach Shop & Cafe Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey,… Readymoney Beach Cafe 0.6 km Eat Readymoney Beach Cafe Readymoney Beach Cafe Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall, listed… Havener's Bar and Grill 0.6 km Eat Havener's Bar and Grill Havener’s Bar and Grill Fowey is a verified place to eat and drink in Fowey, Cornwall,…

See & do

Fowey Harbour Entrance (South Side) 0.1 km See Fowey Harbour Entrance (South Side) Fowey Harbour Entrance (South Side) Boconnoc sits in Boconnoc, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things… Bodinnick Ferry (Slipway area and immediate estuary shoreline) 0.2 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… Caffa Mill Slipway, Fowey 0.4 km See Caffa Mill Slipway, Fowey Caffa Mill Slipway, Fowey Boconnoc is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Boconnoc,… Polruan Ferry Dock 0.4 km See Polruan Ferry Dock Looking for Polruan Ferry Dock Boconnoc? This attraction and things to do stop in Boconnoc, Cornwall… St Catherine's Castle 0.6 km See St Catherine's Castle St Catherine’s Castle Fowey is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Fowey, Cornwall,… St Catherine's Castle Gardens and Cliffs 0.6 km See St Catherine's Castle Gardens and Cliffs St Catherine’s Castle Gardens and Cliffs Fowey is a verified attraction and things to do stop…

Wildlife & nature

The Fowey Aquarium 2.1 km Wildlife The Fowey Aquarium The Fowey Aquarium sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop…

Beaches nearby

Lantic Bay 0.4 km Beaches Lantic Bay A breathtaking, unspoiled Cornish paradise with golden sands and turquoise waters. Hike the coastal path from… Readymoney Cove Beach 0.6 km Beaches Readymoney Cove Beach Enjoy the sheltered shores of Readymoney Beach, a short walk or ferry ride from Polruan, renowned… Little Lantic Bay 0.6 km Beaches Little Lantic Bay A beautiful beach near Carne, Cornwall. Coombe Haven 1.1 km Beaches Coombe Haven Polkerris 3.3 km Beaches Polkerris A delightful sheltered sandy cove, popular for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. Its horseshoe shape offers… Booley Beach 3.8 km Beaches Booley Beach

Shops & markets

Fowey River Gallery 0.1 km Shop Fowey River Gallery Fowey River Gallery is a verified shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… Polruan Post Office & Stores 0.1 km Shop Polruan Post Office & Stores Polruan Post Office & Stores Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail… Polruan Ferry Shop 0.3 km Shop Polruan Ferry Shop Looking for Polruan Ferry Shop Bodinnick? This shop and retail stop in Bodinnick, Cornwall is listed… Polruan Post Office & Stores 0.4 km Shop Polruan Post Office & Stores Polruan Post Office & Stores Fowey sits in Fowey, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail… The Old Print Works 0.5 km Shop The Old Print Works Looking for The Old Print Works Fowey? This shop and retail stop in Fowey, Cornwall is… Fowey River Gallery 0.8 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

Polruan Cottages (various) 0 km Stay Polruan Cottages (various) Looking for Polruan Cottages (various) Bodinnick? This place to stay in Bodinnick, Cornwall is listed on… The Gribbin 0 km Stay The Gribbin The Gribbin Lerryn is a verified place to stay in Lerryn, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with… The Haven 0 km Stay The Haven The Haven Tywardreath is a verified place to stay in Tywardreath, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk with… The Old Forge 0.1 km Stay The Old Forge The Old Forge Tywardreath sits in Tywardreath, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… Pont Creek Cottages 0.1 km Stay Pont Creek Cottages Pont Creek Cottages Bodinnick sits in Bodinnick, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… Polruan Cottages 0.1 km Stay Polruan Cottages Looking for Polruan Cottages Tywardreath? This place to stay in Tywardreath, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Fowey. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Lantic 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.