Polpeor Cove - circular walks

Polpeor Cove

The beach at Polpeor Cove, Cornwall

At the bottom of the slipway is a small beach of coarse grey sand which extends around the corner to a second area of beach at low tide. To the left of the lifeboat ramp is a large rock platform which extends out from the headland at low tide and contains a number of rockpools. The strong currents around Lizard Point make this an unsafe beach for swimming.

Circular walks visiting Polpeor Cove

  • 3.8 miles/6.1 km - Moderate

    Church Cove and Lizard Point

    Polpeor Cove

    Church Cove and Lizard Point

    3.8 miles/6.1 km - Moderate

    A circular walk on The Lizard to the most southerly point from Church Cove, where the Lizard lifeboat is now launched to the old lifeboat station at Polpeor Cove.

  • 4.4 miles/7.1 km - Moderate

    The Lizard and Kynance Cove

    Kynance Cove

    The Lizard and Kynance Cove

    4.4 miles/7.1 km - Moderate

    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.

  • 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate

    Cadgwith Cove to The Lizard

    Housel Bay

    Cadgwith Cove to The Lizard

    7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate

    A circular walk on The Lizard from the pretty fishing hamlet of Cadgwith Cove, past the Devil's Frying Pan, lifeboat station, restored Marconi wireless hut and the infamous lighthouse, to the most southerly point, returning via two ancient churches and the holy well dedicated to the Celtic Saint accused of being a werewolf.

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