The Lizard Peninsula Cornwall

Explore The Lizard Beaches and Coastline

The Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall is the most southerly point of the UK mainland. An area of the peninsula covering 16.62 square kilometres (6.42 sq mi) is designated a national nature reserve because of its coastal grasslands and heaths, and The Lizard also contains three Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The peninsula does not have many sweeping sandy beaches but shows off some of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall like Cadgwith and Mullion, then along with the larger harbour of Porthleven.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 216 beaches in Cornwall. You can even take a look at our list of Cornwall dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

The Lizard Cornwall Coast Map

The Lizard Cornwall Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Gunwalloe-and-Loe-Pool

Gunwalloe and Loe Pool

Loe Pool is Cornwall’s largest freshwater lake, separated from the sea by a great shingle bar. A variety of walks around the estate, including a circular route around the Loe. Read more…
Downas-Cove-beach

Downas Cove Beach

Downas Cove is a sand and stoney cove backed by grass topped cliffs. Not much beach at high tide but as the tide goes out you get some great sand and rock pools. This beach and some of the other nearby coves are popular for snorkelling. No facilities only accessed from the coastal path. Dogs allowed. Read more…
Pentreath-beach

Pentreath Beach

Pentreath pebble beach below cliffs, although there is sand at low tide, but all but disappears at high tide. This beach is usually quiet as you have to walk to get to it. No facilities or parking need to walk from the Lizard village or downhill from the car park above Kynance Cove. Read more…
Mullion-Cove-Harbour

Mullion Cove Harbour

Mullion Cove Harbour is a working small protected harbour cmpleted in the 1890s. Whilst the village has a wonderful collection of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. In the centre of the village, the 15th century church of St Mellanus with its carved oak bench-ends depicting biblical scenes. Read more…
Church Cove Beach

Church Cove Beach

Church Cove Beach is a west-facing sandy beach with rock pools. The name comes from a small church set below the low cliffs at the northern end of the beach, and this has an unusual bell tower standing about 3 metres to the side of the church and cutting into the cliffside. Limited parking available. Read more…
Polnare-Cove-beach

Polnare Cove Beach

Polnare Cove is a remote sand/rocky beach situated around the corner from the Nare Point headland below the MOD Observation Post. The path down leads from the old observation post on Nare Point. From this cove, you can explore the rock pools and formations of Nare Point. The beach has no facilities and only accessible by foot. Read more…
Jangye-Ryne-beach

Jangye Ryne Beach

Jangye Ryne beach is a small sandy beach on a very rocky stretch of coastline. Limited parking and toilets. We have no dog information for Jangye Ryne beach. Read more…
Porthallow-beach

Porthallow Beach

Porthallow beach is a sheltered pebble beach, once a thriving pilchard fishing village. The beach has plenty of rock pools at low tide. Facilities include car park, toilets, cafe and shop. Read more…
Caerthillian-Cove-beach

Caerthillian Cove Beach

Caerthillian Cove is a rocky inlet between Lizard Point and Kynance Cove. Popular bird watchers and walkers. Nearest car parking on National Trust car park above Kynance Cove or in Lizard village. We have no dog information for Caerthillian Cove beach. Read more…
Godolphin

Godolphin

Godolphin was considered in the 17th century to be the most fashionable house in Cornwall. There are many fascinating walks on the estate, which includes Godolphin Hill and more than 400 recorded archaeological features. Read more…
Polpeor-Cove-beach

Polpeor Cove Beach

Polpeor Cove a south facing small coarse dark grey sandy beach situated at Lizard Point itself. The cove is dominated by the Old Lizard Lifeboat Station. Due to its location the beach is not suitable for swimming. Cafe, pub, shop, parking and toilets are all at Lizard Point. We have no dog information for Polpeor Cove beach. Read more…
Kennack-Sands-beach

Kennack Sands Beach

Kennack Sands a sandy beach with rock pools. At high tide the beach is split into two but at low tide is is a very large beach. East facing beach popular with surfers of all abilities. Facilities include car park, toilets, cafe, beach shop. Read more…
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