Circular walk from Cadgwith Cove to The Lizard

Cadgwith Cove to The Lizard

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

The route follows the Coast Path from Cadgwith around the Devil's Frying Pan and Polbarrow to Church Cove. From here, the route passes a number of landmarks including the Coastguard lookout, Lloyd's signal station and the Lizard Lighthouse before reaching the most southerly point. The return route is mostly across the fields, passing the churches of St Winwaloe and St Grada and the Holy Well of St Ruan.

Highlights

  • Pretty fishing village and pebble beach at Cadgwith Cove
  • The Devil's Frying Pan - a collapsed sea cave
  • Historic wireless and signalling stations
  • The Lizard's iconic lighthouse
  • Lizard Point - the most southerly point in Britain

Considerations

  • After a lot of heavy rain, the track at direction 40 can flood which is fine in wellies but can be deeper than walking boots.
  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 103
  • Distance: 7 miles/11.3 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking shoes during a dry summer, walking boots otherwise. Wellies after prolonged wet weather.
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • Cadgwith Cove Inn
  • 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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