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Kennack Sands at a glance

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Kennack Sands breathes a quintessential Cornish coastal charm. Here, the rugged Lizard Peninsula meets a pair of golden beaches, kissed by turquoise waters and framed by ancient serpentine rock. It's a symphony of sea and shore, where the air hums with the promise of adventure and the gentle rhythm of the waves invites pure relaxation.

Kennack Sands is carved from the very bones of the Earth, a testament to the Lizard Peninsula's extraordinary geological past. Its name, possibly derived from the Cornish 'Keynnek' meaning 'ridge' or 'rocky place', aptly describes its dramatic setting amidst ancient serpentine rock formations. This unique geology, a vibrant mosaic of greens and reds, reveals the

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