Things to do near The Lizard
Beaches near The Lizard
Cadgwith Cove (2.9Km)
Cadgwith is one of those Cornish fishing villages that time seems to have passed by. The beach is still very much the centre of the village with a sma....
Caerthillian Cove (1.4Km)
A rocky inlet between Lizard Point and Kynance Cove. Popular with surfers and bird watchers.....
Carleon Cove (4.3Km)
Carleon Cove is now a deserted rocky cove with a few ruined remains of what was once a busy pilchard fishery and cellar. It is of interest to geologis....
Housel Bay (0.7Km)
Small sandy cove at the bottom of the cliffs not far from the Lizard Point. Can become cut off at higher tides so be careful.
Very pretty.....
Kennack Sands (5.5Km)
Superb family beach. Lots of sand, a stream and rock pools. Geologically interesting. Dogs allowed on eastern part of beach.....
Kingsand (5.5Km)
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Mullion Cove (7.1Km)
Pretty cove with sandy beach at low tide. Interesting serpentine rock formation in cliffs. Dogs allowed. A diversity of wild plants on the cliff tops.....
Pentreath (1.2Km)
Pebble beach below the cliffs, although there is sand at low water. Usually quiet beach as no immediate car parking.....
Polpeor Cove (1.0Km)
A tiny beach situated just to the right of Lizard Point. The cove is dominated by the Old Lizard Lifeboat Station. The sand is dark grey and coarse an....
Polurrian Cove (7.7Km)
Large sandy beach where dogs are not allowed. popular with families.....
Kynance Cove (1.8Km)
Popular since Victorian times, the brilliant turquoise water and white sand, with islands, caves and unexpected views are still a powerful draw today.....