Season: summer
This magical beach is difficult to access down a steep path, but it is well worth the effort. The nature here is pristine and on this occasion Lantic Bay was serene and tranquil, with clear turquoises and blues in the sea and sky. The tide had just turned back from high water and the upper beach vegetation was in bloom, this being high summer. On the high ridge above the beach, ardent walkers enjoyed the South West Coast Path, the odd one dropping down for a well earned rest on this beautiful beach.
Simon’s empathy for the great outdoors.
A stunning, unspoilt beach, looking out on Lantic Bay.
Season: spring
This unspoilt beach is always a pleasure to visit, despite the steep path down to the sea. The weekend had tempted beachgoers outside and I was able to chat with a group of friends enjoying the pristine nature. The beach is located below outstanding cliff-top walking on the South West Coast Path between Polruan and Polperro. This side of the Fowey River estuary has wonderful sea views, looking out from the high cliffs, as well as beautiful, wild beaches.
Al expands on the allure of the sea.
A group of friends on the beach at Lantic Bay.
The unspoilt beauty of Great Lantic beach.
Season: summer
A visit to Great Lantic beach near Polruan at the head of the River Fowey estuary is always a massive treat. A steep descent heightens the anticipation and arriving on this beach is never a disappointment. It’s totally wild, unspoilt and timeless, without commercial intrusion and usually deserted or sparsely populated. The geology is outstanding, with creased, folded and eroded rock formations standing proud against the relentless assault of the ocean.
Andrew’s appreciation of the beach’s invigorating effect on all of his family.
Richard tackles a family challenge and Diana enjoys the colours.
An outstanding clash of elements by the water.
Season: autumn
Great Lantic beach is near Polruan, across the water from Fowey. This is a magical beach, where I laid out the stones for the original manonabeach® website banner (below). There are exotic plants among the pebbles on the higher reaches of the beach, with fires and stone stacks that people have left. The geology is stunning. Access is difficult, but well worth it.
With two coast path walkers at the top of the very steep path up from Great Lantic beach.
I have been going to this beach for over 35 years and what I love about it is that it has never changed. The smell of the sea, the sound of the waves and the views are just as they were when I was a boy. This timeless quality is what makes Lantic Bay a special place for me.