Coastline & Beaches

Readymoney Cove

June 22, 2022

Ready Money Cove – PL23 1JH. A small, sheltered, sandy beach, slightly shelving. It is sheltered by cliffs close to the mouth of the River Fowey Estuary and bounded, on one side, by the medieval part of the Fowey and, on the other, by St Catherine’s Castle. The beach can be covered during spring tides. Reasonably…

Lansallos Beach

June 22, 2022

Lansallos Cove – PL13 2PX Our nearest beache only two miles from Cartole and perfect for a family day away from the distractions of Looe. Lansallos Beach is a small, sheltered sand & shingle beach reached by a half mile walk from the Lansallos car park in Lansallos village. The beach is not well known…

Lantic Bay

June 22, 2022

Lantic Bay – PL13 2QU Southeast Cornwall’s best kept secret, Lantic Bay is a quiet sheltered cove with white sands, feeling more like the Mediterranean, than Cornwall. An isolated and attractive cove of sand with some shingle. South facing with views towards Pencarrow Head. Beach is situated in between Polperro and Polruan. Access is not…

Talland Bay

June 22, 2022

Talland Bay – PL13 2RY Located midway between Looe and Polperro are the secluded twin coves of Talland Bay. This section of the Cornish coast is surprisingly unspoilt and is designated both an Area of Outstanding Beauty and a Heritage Coast. Both towns are within easy walking distance via the Southwest Coast Path and both…

Hannafore Beach (West Looe)

June 22, 2022

Hannafore Beach – PL13 2DH A sandy shingle beach with a rocky reef and footpath, uncovered at low tide, with fascinating rock pools to explore. Enjoy a short walk along the promenade or take the Southwest Coast Path round to Talland Bay. Find out more. Location: Half a mile west of Looe with views of…

Looe Beach

June 22, 2022

The beach in East Looe sits directly in front of the old town, sheltered from the west by the famous Banjo Pier and overlooked from the east by the hillside of Mount Ararat. East Looe beach is a good family beach that has something for everyone. At low tide there is a large gently sloping…

Fowey

June 22, 2022

Fowey’s picturesque town centre has a variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, all set amongst the historic buildings of Fowey. There is a strong Celtic connection, maritime history and literary involvement with Daphne du Maurier, Rosamunde Pilcher and many more including the successful Poldark series. Explore the steep-sided tree lined valley of the Fowey…

Polperro

June 22, 2022

A picture postcard fishing village, with its picturesque harbour, narrow streets and jumble of cottages. Take a boat trip along the coast to give you a totally different perspective. There are a good selection of Pubs, many with live music, good food and a lively atmosphere. Polperro is one of those little gems, which gives…

Looe

June 22, 2022

Being Cornwall’s second largest fishing port means that there is always an abundance of freshly caught fish on the menus of the many quality restaurants in the town. Enjoy the sandy beach or wander the narrow streets. Take a boat trip to Looe Island or find out what lies beneath the ocean waves in the…