Circular walk to The Lizard and Kynance Cove

The Lizard and Kynance Cove

Whilst the steps to the beach are being rebuilt, there is a temporary diversion in place to reach the track from the caf� which joins the route further along (you can do a there-and-back to the beach from this point before continuing).

A circular walk along the Victorian Excursion route from Lizard village to the most southerly point and along the coast path to Kynance Cove with spectacular views, wildflowers, and wildlife including the Cornish Chough.

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The walk winds through Lizard to the lighthouse and the old lifeboat station at Polpeor cove then follows the coast to Lizard Point. The route then crosses the boundary where the ancient rocks of the headland give way to serpentine rocks ejected from the Earth's mantle in a continental collision. The route continues past a shipwreck on Pentreath beach to Kynance Cove where the multicoloured rocks have been sculpted by the sea into islands. The return route to Lizard is across the serpentine heathland where the stone stiles have been polished by the boots of many generations of walkers.

Highlights

  • Lizard Point - the most southerly point in Britain
  • Lizard Lighthouse
  • Sandy beach at Kynance Cove
  • Serpentine rocks polished by the sea
  • Wildflowers including Cornwall's county flower

Considerations

  • The route across the top of Kynance Cove is across some wobbly small boulders and large pebbles - a walking pole may help with balance. It's possible to bypass this using the high tide path - then a backtrack on the route down the track will be needed to visit the café overlooking the cove.
  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 103
  • Distance: 4.4 miles/7.1 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking shoes, or trainers in Summer
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Top House Inn

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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