Trenewan

Trenewan (Cornish: Trenewyen) is a hamlet in the civil parish of Lanteglos, about a mile north of Lansallos on Cornwall’s south coast. The hamlet sits less than a kilometre from the coastline, surrounded by farmland and connected to the South West Coast Path by a network of quiet lanes and field paths.

Lansallos Cove, the nearest beach, is reached by a steep track that was originally cut through rock to transport fish, seaweed and - according to local tradition - smuggled goods up to the village. The cart ruts are still visible in the stone. The cove itself is a sandy inlet backed by cliffs, managed by the National Trust. Lansallos church, dedicated to St Ildierna, dates mainly to the 14th and 15th centuries and stands in a peaceful churchyard above the valley.

The coast path in both directions offers some of the finest walking on the south Cornwall coast. Heading east, the trail reaches Polperro in about two miles - a route above turquoise water, rocky headlands and secluded coves. Westward, the path runs toward Polruan and the Fowey estuary. The stretch between Lansallos and Polperro passes through what was once prime smuggling territory, and the landscape still feels wild and undeveloped.

Looe, the nearest town with a full range of shops and restaurants, is approximately seven miles to the east. Polperro is closer at two miles but has limited parking. Fowey, across the estuary, is about six miles to the west.

Trenewan is a genuinely remote spot - no pub, no shop, no mobile signal in places - suited to walkers and anyone who wants the coast without the crowds.