Lizard beach guide

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Lizard Lizard Point with its lighthouse is the most southerly point in Great Britain. It is famous for the local serpentine stone. This is also an area which boasts a number of scuba diving schools.

Amongst the many pretty coves on the Lizard Peninsula are Cadgwith, Mullion and Kynance. Of special interest is Poldhu Cove from where Marconi sent his first transatlantic radio message.

There are numerous beaches and lots of centres for water sports such as windsurfing at Coverack. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted frolicking in the water close to shore.

Goonhilly Earth Station dominates the skyline from some distance away and is the largest satellite tracking establishment in Europe. Nearby Helston is the home of the famous Floral Dance.

Any visitor to the Lizard Peninsula should be sure to visit the valley of the River Helford, where numerous hamlets evoke the atmosphere of times past. Many of the lanes are leafy tunnels running by the side of the river. There are numerous creeks and inlets including Frenchman’s Creek, where Daphne du Maurier came on her honeymoon to find the inspiration for her tale of smuggling and romance.

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JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps.Cadgwith Cove

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 small fleet of crabbing boats winched up on the beach more...

Caerthillian Cove

A rocky inlet between Lizard Point and Kynance Cove. Popular with surfers and bird watchers. more...

Carleon Cove

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 geologists and naturalists. more...

Coverack

Good beach for playing family games. Still a small fishing port. Good views across to the Manacles at low tide. There are sometimes dolphins in the bay. more...

Dollar Cove

Bring your metal detector as there\'s rumoured to be treasure here.The cove is named after the silver dollars that have occasionally been found from the wreck of a 17th century ship. more...

Housel Bay

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. more...

Kennack Sands

Superb family beach. Lots of sand, a stream and rock pools. Geologically interesting. Dogs allowed on eastern part of beach. more...

Mullion Cove

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. more...

Pentreath

Pebble beach below the cliffs, although there is sand at low water. Usually quiet beach as no immediate car parking. more...

Poldhu Cove

Famous as the place from which the first Trans-Atlantic radio signal was sent in 1901. A popular sandy beach in a pretty location. There are lovely coastal walks with spectacular views around the cove more...

Polpeor Cove

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 and the beach is unsuitable for swimming. more...

Polurrian Cove

Large sandy beach where dogs are not allowed. popular with families. more...

Porthoustock

A pebble beach popular with divers as there are lots of shipwrecks in the area around The Manacles. Dogs are allowed on the beach. more...

Kynance Cove

Popular since Victorian times, the brilliant turquoise water and white sand, with islands, caves and unexpected views are still a powerful draw today.Located less than 2 miles from The Lizard more...

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Bonython Manor - Country estate located on The Lizard Peninsula comprising of 20-acre garden, farm and woodlands.

Dent Designs - Photography, mounting and framing by Nicola Armstrong. A photographer based in Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula.

Dive Action - SCUBA diving centre based on the Lizard Peninsula. Offer a wide range of courses for all levels

Goonhilly Craft Shop and Licensed Tea Room - Goonhilly Craft Shop & Tea Room is a well established, family run business located at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula on the B3293 Helston to St. Keverne road, ½ mile north of Future World @ Goonhilly. If you visit the satellites, call in to see us too

Kennack Diving - We are a PADI Gold Palm Resort & the Most Southerly Dive Centre in Mainland Britain. We offer the full range of PADI Diving courses from complete beginners up to Assistant Instructor Become a fully qualified Open Water Diver with us in the waters off the beautiful Lizard Peninsular We have a heated pool for training & hold trial sessions for all ages from aged 8 to 80. First Aid & Oxygen Administration courses. Call us for friendly professional local advice.

Mullion Gallery - Features the work of over 80 artists and craftspeople living and working on The Lizard Peninsula.

Mullion Golf Club - Situated amongst the cliffs and coves of the Lizard Peninsula this is the most southerly course in England. 6083 yards and a par 70

Orca Sea Safaris - Wildlife watching boat trips, on a fast 12 seater boat. 2 or 3 hour plus bespoke bookings. Covering the area between Dodman point to the Lizard. Looking for dolphins, sharks, seals, birds etc. Full commentary given including coastal and marine info along with the history of the area