Welcome to Lamorna cove

Lamorna Cove

Set along Cornwall’s far western coastline, Lamorna Cove is a place people return to, not just visit.

There’s a quietness to it here.

Cliffs that shelter the cove, clear water, and a shoreline that feels untouched by time. It’s not crowded, not overdone — just naturally beautiful.

Lamorna has always had a working past. Granite was once quarried from these cliffs and shipped out from the quay, some of it used in London’s embankments. You can still see traces of that history, woven into the landscape.

Today, it’s about slowing down.

Swim in the sea, sit by the water, or take the coast path in either direction towards Mousehole or across to Porthcurno. The views are some of the best in Cornwall, changing with the light and weather throughout the day.

The beach is dog friendly year-round, and the water is ideal for a paddle, a swim, or just standing still and taking it in.

There’s a café at the cove serving simple, good food using local ingredients. Somewhere to stop, refuel, and stay a little longer than planned.

For those wanting more time here, there are places to stay overlooking the sea, as well as space for camper vans. Waking up to the sound of the water is part of the experience.

Lamorna isn’t about doing everything.

It’s about doing less, properly.