The Lizard T
ucked in the western corner of Cornwall, The Lizard Peninsula is connected to the rest of the county by one small bridge. With Britain’s most southerly and westerly points, The Lizard is a unique and beautiful area, perfect for getting away from it all. Sandy beaches and coves, freshwater lakes, dramatic cliff walks and rolling greenery will combine to present an idyllic break with nature’s best work at every turn. The Lizard Peninsula in South Cornwall has been recognisable for its lighthouse since 1751, when it was built to warn passing ships of the area’s perilous coast. Due to its geographical location, The Lizard has seen a large number of maritime disasters over the years.
Comprising an obstacle for vessels entering and leaving nearby Falmouth, a stretch of perilous jagged rocks lies just east of the area, and is known as
The Manacles. 1809 saw Dispatch, a transport ship, run aground on The Manacles losing 104 of its crew. The next day saw HMS Primrose strike the rocks, losing 126 officers and men – the whole crew except for one drummer boy. In 1707 The Battle of The Lizard took place near Lizard Point and resulted in victory for the French during the War of the Spanish Succession.
Holidays on The Lizard Peninsula are perfect for
beach lovers! Whether you enjoy exploring hidden coves and pools,
roaming the coast or sprawling on the sands, the Lizard is the place to do it. Poldhu
The actress Jenny Agutter says:
“Choosing to live in Cornwall was one of my better decisions as the air, countryside, beaches, food and people are just so fantastic, I work all over the world but oh boy am I glad to get back the Lizard.
Starting from my home on the Lizard, an ideal start to a day out is a visit to the Quay at Porthleven, where you can buy all you will need for a great picnic later on. Smoked salmon, prawns, all sorts of other smoked fish, fabulous wines, and fresh bread at the nearby bakery, there is everything you could possibly wish for. Next take the car south to the edge of the Loe Bar, and then walk along the superb expanses of beach. The sea looks tempting, but the currents are treacherous, and swimming can be dangerous, as the warning flags will show.
Inland lies the huge Penrose Estate, run by the National Trust, with the ornate Victorian Bar Lodge right on the edge of the beach. Standing between the sea and the shore of the Loe, a vast and scenic fresh water lake, the Lodge has a most beautiful setting.
I love to go snorkelling with my husband from some of these spots. It may be a little chillier than the Caribbean, especially to start with, but the Cornish seas have their own rewards. The colours in the water can be quite stunning; even the humble mackerel darts silver and blue, and instead of the imaginary deserts dotted with rocks on the Caribbean sea-bed here you are flying above massive forests made up of tangled seaweed. Try it, and explore for yourself. The inlets around Kynance Cove and all around the Lizard are ideal for this.”
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Cove is famed as the site from which the world’s first Trans-Atlantic radio signal was sent, yet it is well worth a visit for its more sandy credentials as well as historic! With a sandy beach and close facilities this cove is a favourite with families and those with children. Polurrian
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