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The Lizard Destination Guide

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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 remote coves in Cornwall like Cadgwith and Mullion, then along with the larger harbour of Porthleven.

The Lizard Cornwall Coast Map

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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:

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 Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
St-Anthony-In-Meneage-beach

St Anthony-In-Meneage Beach

St Anthony-In-Meneage is a small beach located in a waterside hamlet within Gillan Creek. Popular for sailing and motor boats Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
Portbeer-Cove-beach

Portbeer Cove Beach

Portbeer Cove is a small, sandy and rocky cove, but you need to check the tide times as you have Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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 Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
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 Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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 Read more…
Place Tags: Harbours and Outdoors - Nature
Godrevy-and-Leggan-Coves-beach

Godrevy and Leggan Coves Beach

Godrevy and Leggan Coves are two dog-friendly beaches separated by Leggan Point. To access Leggan Cove, you will need low Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Godolphin

Godolphin

Godolphin was considered in the 17th century to be the most fashionable house in Cornwall. There are many fascinating walks Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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Loe Bar Beach

Loe Bar Beach comprises two parts: The Loe, which is the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall and the Bar, Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Porthallow-beach

Porthallow Beach

Porthallow Beach is a sheltered pebble beach, once a thriving pilchard fishing village. The beach has plenty of rock pools Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Gew-Graze-beach

Gew Graze (Soapy Cove) Beach

Gew Graze Beach is a dog-friendly beach called Soapy Cove, after the adjacent soapstone/ soaprock mineral quarry. The beach is Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Porthoustock-beach

Porthoustock Beach

Porthoustock Beach is a pebble beach surrounded by old quarries and is not as picturesque as other Cornish coves. Porthoustock Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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