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Beaches near MullionA real hub of activity, Mullion is packed with cafes, pubs, craft centres and shops. More »
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Polpeor Cove
This tiny cove next to the Lizard Point was home to the Lizard's first Lifeboat station.
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Kynance Cove
Probably the most photographed beach in the area - the rugged, rocky coastline, caves and gleaming white sand make it one of Cornwall’s prettiest.
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Mullion Cove
This pretty little harbour dates back to the late 1800s and the old net store and pilchard cellar can still be seen there today. It is still a working harbour, now under National Trust ownership. The sea walls protect it from the winds that can whip across from Mount's Bay, making it quite a sheltered spot. Mullion head, to the right as you look out to sea, is a breeding ground for colonies of razorbills, guillemots, kittiwakes and lesser black-backed gulls.
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Kennack Sands Beach
Sandy family beach; good for rockpooling at low tide. Facilities include toilets and refreshments.
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Loe Bar Beach
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Loe Bar is a sandbank that formed in the 12th or 13th Century, cutting off the Cober estuary from the sea to create Loe Pool, the largest natural fresh water lake in Cornwall. Until then, ships could sail up the estuary as far as Helston. Strong currents make it unsuitable for swimming here, but it is a popular spot for sea fishing and kite flying, while Loe Pool is a haven for bird watchers. The area is great for walking; a circular walk from Porthleven around Loe Pool takes in woodland and rolling fields and the National Trust owned Penrose Estate.
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Poldhu Cove
Sand dunes to play in and level access from the car park make this a good choice for families with young children.
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Polurrian Cove
Lack of facilities makes this lovely, sandy beach a good choice if you are after some peace and quiet. Park in Mullion and walk down from the village.
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Cadgwith Cove
A beautiful little slice of Cornish histoy; a small fleet of boats still fish from this pretty little cove.
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Caerthillian Cove
Between Kynance Cove and Lizard Point. This rocky inlet is a popular spot for birdwatchers and surfers.
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Carleon Cove
Between Kennack Sands and Cadgwith. A rocky cove where the remains of a pilchard fishery can still be seen.
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Dollar Cove
Dollar Cove on the Lizard takes its name from the coins that have occasionally been found here from the wreck of a 17th Century ship. Also known as Jangye-ryn.
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Housel Bay
This attractive little sandy cove is reached by a steep path and is a 15 minute walk from the car park at Lizard Point. Be careful, it can be cut off at high tide.
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Pentreath Beach
Walk across the downs from the Lizard village or down from the carpark above Kynance Cove to reach this secluded little beach below the cliffs. But be warned, the cliff path can be quite treacherous. Not for the faint-hearted.
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Porthleven Beach
A lovely sandy family beach near the village centre. At low tide you can walk three miles along the beach to Loe Bar and the National Trust owned Penrose Estate.
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