Lundy Bay, North Cornwall: A Quiet Curve of Sand, Cliffs, and Atlantic Light Tucked between Polzeath and the wilder headlands of North Cornwall, Lundy Bay is the kind of place that rewards curiosity more than convenience. It’s not a signposted attraction or a developed beach destination—it’s a hidden cove that reveals itself slowly, often after a walk through fields, cliffs, and narrow coastal paths. What you find at the end is a wide, sweeping bay that feels unexpectedly spacious and remarkably unspoilt, even in a region known for popular beaches. Getting there: part of the experience Lundy Bay is not something you typically “drive to and park beside.” Most visitors arrive on foot via the South West Coast Path or local walking routes from nearby villages such as Polzeath. The approach usually involves: • Leaving roads behind and entering farmland paths • Crossing fields with wide coastal glimpses in the distance • Joining cliff paths that gradually open out to sea views • Descending g...