Lizard Point to Kynance Cove
From the most southerly point in Britain along serpentine cliffs to the finest cove in Cornwall.
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 74 m
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About this walk
Lizard Point to Kynance Cove is a moderate 8.2 km circular walk with 160 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Lizard village (grid reference SW 702 122).
The Lizard is the southern tip of Britain, a plateau of dark green serpentine rock with cliffs all round. From the village the walk goes down to Lizard Point and its lighthouse, then follows the coast path west over the cliffs to Kynance Cove, white sand and stacks of coloured rock at low tide, and returns across the heath. Choughs are back on these cliffs after a century away.
Route
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1
Lizard Point
Walk down to the point and the lighthouse.
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2
Kynance Cove
Follow the coast path west to Kynance and return across the heath.
Summit
On the way
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Lizard LighthouseLighthouse · 200 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lizard Point to Kynance Cove take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 8.2 km route, which has 160 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lizard village (grid reference SW 702 122). Car park on the green in Lizard village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to the Lizard from Helston. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Clifftop paths with steps; heathland tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead. Check the tide times before you go. Kynance's sand disappears at high water.
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