reach the sea it is best to park in the village as the roads are narrow toward Lizard Point, although it is possible to drive to the Lighthouse where there is limited parking. Just east of the Lizard Station, a path takes you to the Lion’s Den collapsed sea-cave, but be careful as it is unfenced. West of Lizard village, Pentreath beach is a narrow strip of sand, pebbles and rocks. Caerthillian Cove is nearby.
Lizard Point
Britain’s Most Southerly Peninsula
Te most southerly part of the British mainland is Te Lizard Peninsula, with a landscape of extensive heathland, cliffs, woodland, creeks and sandy beaches. Te clean water attracts seals, dolphins, and basking sharks. Caravan, camping and holiday parks are prolific throughout the area.
From the Falmouth direction, Manaccan is definitely worth a visit, this is one of the most photogenic villages in Cornwall. Tere are wooded lanes leading to Gillan Creek, and the picturesque Helford River. In the village there is a cafe and the New Inn does food.
Moving to the coast at Porthallow Cove there are duck races, summer beach parties and more entertainment. Te views across the mouth of the Helford and Fal rivers to the Roseland Peninsula are magnificent, and there are walks to Nare Head and Nare Point. Te Five Pilchards pub and the Beach Cafe offer meals. Parking is on the beach.
Troughout the summer months St Keverne has band concerts and an annual Ox Roast, the Tree Tuns and White Hart provide great
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Going up the coast toward Helston, Kynance Cove to Lizard Point to Housel Bay and Church Cove offer spectacular views. When on this coast, the Housel Bay Hotel is a great place to stay or eat in their sea-view restaurant. Kynance is one of the most painted and prettiest coves in Cornwall.
Te largest village on the Lizard is Mullion, with an abundance of shops, places to eat and stay, several art galleries, and boats for hire. Nearby, there is a golf course. At the Old Mullion Inn there is a restaurant and en-suite
food. A short walk out of the village is Tregellast Barton, with lakeside and woodland nature trails. Signposted from St Keverne, on the B3293, is Porthoustock where the beach is coarse dark sand and shingle. Parking and toilets are behind the beach. Tere is also a signed inland route through the quarry workings of the former St Keverne Quarry.
Going south, Coverack is a fishing village with boats and lobsterpots, and the Paris Hotel with a sea- view restaurant. Entertainment includes the Coverack Singers, beach barbeques, an annual carnival, regatta, lifeboat day, and art club exhibitions. A little down the coast Kennack Sands has two fine sandy beaches offering safe bathing and challenging surf. Divers can explore the numerous reefs and wrecks along this coast. Tis is a delightful part of the county for walking, horse riding, bird watching, and exploring. Te Potters Bar does a good meal.
Ruan Minor and Cadgwith are authentic fishing villages with cottages on the steep hillside of the cove. Te south beach, also
known as the Little Cove, is
the swimmer’s beach, with the east beach being full of fishing boats and other small craft. Both beaches are quite rocky, but are sheltered and safe for families. Dogs are permitted on the east beach only.
Visit the Cadgwith Cove Inn for excellent cuisine and local groups providing musical evenings. Te Cellars Restaurant offers ambience, and Sarah’s is renowned for dressed crab. Te Crow’s Nest Gallery has a good selection of local crafts. Tere are boat trips to visit the caves and Devils Frying Pan, and in the summer, entertainment includes fishing competitions, gig racing, barbeques and a regatta. Ruan Minor has an interesting church and a grocery shop and craft shop.
Te most southerly village on the British mainland is Lizard Village with a pub with rooms, plus a number of shops. One of which is Anne’s Pasties, renowned for authentic Cornish pasties. To
rooms. For an unusual treat, visit the Chocolate Factory & Craft Centre/Shop between Mullion Village and Mullion Cove. At nearby Newton Farm, the Newton Equestrian Centre offers all comers a chance to ride.
Mullion Cove has a picturesque working harbour protected by two stout sea walls. Mullion Head can be seen offshore on the starboard side of the harbour, this is home to colonies of various birds. Te rocks are called Serpentine, so named because they look like snake skin.
Nearby, Poldhu Cove has the Marconi Visitor Centre with many exhibits, and an easily accessible family beach. Seaward of the village, Polurrian Cove, with a golden sand beach, can be accessed via an attractive walk along the cliffs or through the valley. For sustenance the Polurrian Bay Hotel has sea-view restaurants.
Our final featured cove is Gunwalloe, a small fishing cove with a small but charming beach, and the local Halzephron Inn is a popular pub with views across to Mount’s Bay. Te local church of St Winwaloe is known as the ‘Church of the Storms’.
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