The coastline here is one of Cornwall's best kept secrets and offers some of the best walking, swimming and sailing in Britain. In an area of outstanding natural beauty, the beaches are completely unspoilt with secluded sandy bays and hidden rocky coves; wildflowers, butterflies and birds thrive, and dolphins, seals and porpoises can be spotted in the clear summer water. The seas here are perfect for swimmers, sailors, snorkels and paddleboards.
There are several beaches and swimming coves within walking distance of Trethake Mill. Take a stroll from the house through the leafy Cornish lanes to meet the coast path, or you can leave your car at the nearby National Trust carparks at Lantic, Lantivet and Lansallos. More beaches and water sports can be found in neighbouring Fowey and Polkerris.
There are several beaches and swimming coves within walking distance of Trethake Mill. Take a stroll from the house through the leafy Cornish lanes to meet the coast path, or you can leave your car at the nearby National Trust carparks at Lantic, Lantivet and Lansallos. More beaches and water sports can be found in neighbouring Fowey and Polkerris.
a little taster of some of the beaches on our doorstep:
image by @davidrabram
|
Great Lantic Bay
A crescent cove with a magnificent sweep of sand and shingle, over 400 metres long, backed by towering verdant cliffs. The beach shelves steeply into the bay making it an ideal place to visit by boat. In the summer, the turquoise water, white sand and occasional anchored yachts makes you see why this coast is known as the Cornish Riviera. Out of season, you often have this entire beach to yourself - and even in the height of summer holidays, it never feels crowded. 2.3 mile walk from Trethake following the cliff path, or closest parking at the National Trust Lantic carpark. The path down to the beach is very steep and not for the faint hearted, but it's well worth the effort! Unspoilt by amenities, bring your own provisions. |
|
Lansallos A picturesque smugglers cove with a lovely sheltered, sandy-shingle beach. Excellent swimming, snorkelling and rock pooling here - and a lovely natural waterfall with a little stream that runs across the beach to the sea. Children and adults alike absolutely love this beach. 1.8 mile coastal walk from Trethake, or closest parking at the National Trust Lansallos carpark - then a very pretty walk through a long leafy wooded footpath, leading to the beach through an old cart track hewn through the rock. Unspoilt by amenities, bring your own provisions. |
|
And a hop and a skip away:
Fowey
Take the little pedestrian ferry from the harbour wall in Polruan or the car ferry from Bodinnick across the river to Fowey. Here you'll find narrow bustling streets, boutique shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Readymoney Cove is a pretty little sandy beach, an easy pavement walk from the centre of town, with a great little beach shop selling ice cream, coffee and cake. In Fowey you can book a sea safari or hire kayaks, paddle boards, motor dinghies from www.foweyriverhire.co.uk.
Take the ferry from Fowey harbour to the pretty fishing port of Mevagissey - and from there you can visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Take the little pedestrian ferry from the harbour wall in Polruan or the car ferry from Bodinnick across the river to Fowey. Here you'll find narrow bustling streets, boutique shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Readymoney Cove is a pretty little sandy beach, an easy pavement walk from the centre of town, with a great little beach shop selling ice cream, coffee and cake. In Fowey you can book a sea safari or hire kayaks, paddle boards, motor dinghies from www.foweyriverhire.co.uk.
Take the ferry from Fowey harbour to the pretty fishing port of Mevagissey - and from there you can visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Polkerris
Just a little further along the coast you'll find this lovely little hamlet with a cafe, pub and restaurant, and a little sandy cove with great water sport facilities - kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing. There's car park in the village - or if you enjoy walking, there's a beautiful circular walk (6 miles) from Fowey to Polkerris which uses the south west coast path and the Old Saints Way.
Just a little further along the coast you'll find this lovely little hamlet with a cafe, pub and restaurant, and a little sandy cove with great water sport facilities - kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing. There's car park in the village - or if you enjoy walking, there's a beautiful circular walk (6 miles) from Fowey to Polkerris which uses the south west coast path and the Old Saints Way.
Polperro
Often called the prettiest village in Cornwall, fisherman's cottages are tightly clustered in a cliff ravine around the picturesque harbour. The lanes are so narrow that cars are not permitted in most of the village, so it's a perfect place to explore on foot. From Trethake to Polperro is a spectacular 6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path. After refreshments in one of Polperro's pubs, you can catch the bus back home.
Often called the prettiest village in Cornwall, fisherman's cottages are tightly clustered in a cliff ravine around the picturesque harbour. The lanes are so narrow that cars are not permitted in most of the village, so it's a perfect place to explore on foot. From Trethake to Polperro is a spectacular 6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path. After refreshments in one of Polperro's pubs, you can catch the bus back home.
Relax Explore Enjoy
