Lankidden Cove Beach (Cornwall)

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Lankidden Cove is typical of the small coves around The Lizard, with fine sand broken up by smooth boulders and backed by high cliffs.
No facilities and to access this beach you will have roughly a 1 mile walk from Kennack Sands.
We have no dog information for Lankidden Cove beach.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Lankidden Cove Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around The Lizard, 215 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.
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