Circular walk to Lamorna Cove and St Loy

Lamorna and St Loy

A circular walk visiting prehistoric stone circles, crosses and tombs and along the granite cliffs from Lamorna Cove to the sea-polished boulders of St Loy's Cove where sailors of a sinking vessel were able to climb to safety onto a large ship which had been wrecked there seven months before.

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

The walk starts at the Merry Maidens stone circle and follows footpaths and small lanes to Lamorna Cove. From here, the route follows the Coast Path which involves an initial scramble over some granite boulders and then the rest is less demanding, passing the Tangyes' wildlife reserve, the Tater Du lighthouse and reaching the wooded vale at St Loy. After some boulder-hopping across the beach, the return route is up the wooded valley and along tracks and lanes, passing more prehistoric remains.

Highlights

  • Rugged granite coastline around Lamorna and St Loy's coves
  • Tater Du lighthouse
  • Bluebell woodland at St Loy's Cove
  • Prehistoric remains including a stone circle, standing stones, ancient crosses and a burial chamber

Considerations

  • The coast path leaving Lamorna Cove involves climbing over boulders. The route across St Loy's cove is covered in granite boulders which need to be carefully crossed (a few wobble).
  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 102
  • Distance: 5.1 miles/8.2 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate-strenuous
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • Lamorna Wink

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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