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Polperro to Lansallos Coastal Walk

7.1 miles (11.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk follows a lovely section of the South West Coast Path from Polperro to Lansallos. It's about a 7 mile walk there and back, using an undulating footpath.
Starting on the front in Polperro you head west, passing Chapel Cliff and Nealand Point. You then pass along Lansallos Cliff before turning inland to follow a footpath into Lansallos. It's a beautiful area which includes lovely beaches, wild flowers and lots of birds to look out for. The National Trust is active here and has a car park which offers an alternative start point to the route. In the village there is a noteworthy church which dates back to the 15th century.
You can continue your exercise on the circular Lansallos and Lantivet Bay Walk which visits a wonderful scenic cove and a picturesque beach waterfall.

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Polperro to Lansallos Coastal Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Polperro to Lansallos Coastal Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

Back in Polperro head to the Blue Peter Inn for some post walk refreshments. Nestled between ancient smugglers cottages on the harbour and Fish Quay, just a few yards from the beach 'The Blue' (as it is affectionately known) is one of the quaintest pubs you may ever come across. The building is Grade I listed and dates all the way back to the 16th century. The award winning pub has a wonderfully cosy interior and a great menu. You can find it on Quay Road with a postcode of PL13 2QZ for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The area is great for dog walking but please keep them under close control near livestock. The Blue Peter Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To extend the walk you could continue to Polruan or head in the other direction on the Looe to Polperro Walk.

Photos

Polperro Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1190796

Polperro Harbour

Nealand Point - geograph.org.uk - 32782

Nealand Point

Lansallos, by Lansallos Cove - geograph.org.uk - 1361715

Lansallos, by Lansallos Cove

Lansallos - geograph.org.uk - 1511761

Houses in Lansallos taken from the edge of the churchyard.

Lansallos Church - geograph.org.uk - 932215

Lansallos Church. This church, tucked away in a quiet corner of Cornwall but close to the coast path, dates from the 15th century.

Fields in Lansallos, Cornwall - geograph.org.uk - 1558220

Lansallos countryside, with sea in the distance. From the coast road near Lizzen looking across the fields towards the sea.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Polperro to Lansallos Coastal Walk.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Polperro to Lansallos Coastal Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)