Attractions

Visitors who come to Talland Bay expecting all sorts of organised and sophisticated entertainments are doomed to disappointment. But those who come hoping to find unspoiled Cornish coastline and countryside are in for a treat.

Talland Bay , early morning - photo:RJT The Sea and Beaches - The number one attraction is, of course, the sea. In fine weather there can be nowhere better. Of course, even in winter storms the sea has a fascination - from a respectful distance! There are several small beaches in Talland Bay - the main one by the Beach Cafe is probably the best for children and has sand both at high tide and low tide - and is good for swimming at both high and low tides. There are lots of rock pools to be discovered at low tide. The other beaches are less sandy and are easiest to swim from at high tide. There is a ramp for launching boats on the main beach and small boats can also be launched from the beach near Rotterdam cottage. There is limited car parking - in a small car park by Rotterdam cottage, in the Beach Cafe's private car park and in a small field next to the sea inbetween. There is also limited parking on one side of the road near this car park (there are parking restrictions elsewhere due to the narrowness of the lanes)

Talland Bay, the church - photo: RJT The Church - The second attraction is the ancient church - built on a fifth century celtic site - more details
Talland Bay - from the cliff path to Looe. Photo: RJT The Cliff Path - The third attraction is the cliff path - part of the Cornwall Coast Path. Wonderful walks can be taken east to Looe (approximately 3 miles, allow 1 hour 30 minutes each way) or west to Polperro (approximately 1.5 miles, allow 45 minutes each way). The paths offer grand views and are fairly easy walking, though sensible walking shoes or boots are advised. The paths are somewhat exposed at points but nowhere dangerous - but do not attempt to deviate from the paths. There are also other footpaths in the area - fine views can be had from Sand Hill an extremely steep tarmaced lane which is the only road to a number of properties. Sand Hill leads up from the Beach Cafe to Killigarth and at the other end of Killigarth a lane called Bridal's Lane leads down between two deep Cornish hedges (or banks) through a rapidly falling valley back to the Beach Cafe

			The Sea and Beaches - The number one attraction is, of course, the sea. In fine weather there can be nowhere better. Of course, even in winter storms the sea has a fascination - from a respectful distance! There are several small beaches in Talland Bay - the main one by the Beach Cafe is probably the best for children and has sand both at high tide and low tide - and is good for swimming at both high and low tides. There are lots of rock pools to be discovered at low tide. The other beaches are less sandy and are easiest to swim from at high tide. There is a ramp for launching boats on the main beach and small boats can also be launched from the beach near Rotterdam cottage. There is limited car parking - in a small car park by Rotterdam cottage, in the Beach Cafe's private car park and in a small field next to the sea inbetween. There is also limited parking on one side of the road near this car park (there are parking restrictions elsewhere due to the narrowness of the lanes)
			The Church - The second attraction is the ancient church - built on a fifth century celtic site - more details
			The Cliff Path - The third attraction is the cliff path - part of the Cornwall Coast Path. Wonderful walks can be taken east to Looe (approximately 3 miles, allow 1 hour 30 minutes each way) or west to Polperro (approximately 1.5 miles, allow 45 minutes each way). The paths offer grand views and are fairly easy walking, though sensible walking shoes or boots are advised. The paths are somewhat exposed at points but nowhere dangerous - but do not attempt to deviate from the paths. There are also other footpaths in the area - fine views can be had from Sand Hill an extremely steep tarmaced lane which is the only road to a number of properties. Sand Hill leads up from the Beach Cafe to Killigarth and at the other end of Killigarth a lane called Bridal's Lane leads down between two deep Cornish hedges (or banks) through a rapidly falling valley back to the Beach Cafe