Lizard peninsula rare flora and fauna walk, Lizard Point, Cornwall
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Inland walk

Lizard peninsula rare flora and fauna walk, Lizard Point

Helston, Cornwall

Distance 1.6
Time 30 min
Type Inland
Parking Predannack National Trust car park

About Lizard peninsula rare flora and fauna walk, Lizard Point

Lizard peninsula rare flora and fauna walk, Lizard Point is a named walk on Cornish.co.uk — a full trail guide with the route on the map, practical notes, and nearby places from the directory. It starts near Helston. The route is around 1.6.

Allow about 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Predannack National Trust car park.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 32 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

Paths can be muddy after rain. Wear suitable footwear, take water, and let someone know your route on longer walks.

Official trail info ↗

Walk map & stop-offs

Stops along the way

Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.

Eat & drink

The Potter's Wheel 1.7 km Eat The Potter's Wheel The Potter’s Wheel Penryn is a verified place to eat and drink in Penryn, Cornwall, listed… Mullion Cove Hotel Restaurant 1.9 km Eat Mullion Cove Hotel Restaurant Mullion Cove Hotel Restaurant sits in Mullion Cove, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and… Mounts Bay Inn 3 km Eat Mounts Bay Inn Looking for Mounts Bay Inn Mullion Cove? This place to eat and drink in Mullion Cove,… The Old Inn 3.2 km Eat The Old Inn The Old Inn Mullion Cove is a verified place to eat and drink in Mullion Cove,… Poldu Cafe 3.7 km Eat Poldu Cafe Poldu Cafe Poldhu is a verified place to eat and drink in Poldhu, Cornwall, listed on… The Lizard Point Inn 4.8 km Eat The Lizard Point Inn The Lizard Point Inn Coverack sits in Coverack, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and…

See & do

Mullion Cove 1.8 km See Mullion Cove Looking for Mullion Cove Kuggar? This attraction and things to do stop in Kuggar, Cornwall is… Kynance Cove 2.4 km See Kynance Cove Kynance Cove Gunwalloe is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Gunwalloe, Cornwall, listed… Marconi Centre at Poldhu 2.8 km See Marconi Centre at Poldhu Marconi Centre at Poldhu is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Poldhu, Cornwall,… Goonhilly Downs (Coastal Edge) 2.8 km See Goonhilly Downs (Coastal Edge) Looking for Goonhilly Downs (Coastal Edge) Mullion? This attraction and things to do stop in Mullion,… Mullion Cove Harbour 3 km See Mullion Cove Harbour Looking for Mullion Cove Harbour Gunwalloe? This attraction and things to do stop in Gunwalloe, Cornwall… Polcreek Cove 3.2 km See Polcreek Cove Polcreek Cove Mullion is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Mullion, Cornwall, listed…

Wildlife & nature

Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) 2 km Wildlife Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) Creed is a verified attraction and things to do… National Trust - Lizard National Nature Reserve 4.7 km Wildlife National Trust - Lizard National Nature Reserve Looking for National Trust – Lizard National Nature Reserve Porthoustock? This attraction and things to do…

Beaches nearby

Polurrian Cove 2.6 km Beaches Polurrian Cove Discover the rugged charm of Polurrian Cove, a hidden gem near Lower Clicker. This picturesque beach… Poldhu Cove 3.7 km Beaches Poldhu Cove Discover the dramatic beauty of Poldhu Cove, a stunning stretch of golden sand perfect for seaside… Pentreath 3.9 km Beaches Pentreath A beautiful beach near Church Cove, Cornwall. Church Cove 4.4 km Beaches Church Cove A beautiful beach near Church Cove, Cornwall. Dollar Cove 4.6 km Beaches Dollar Cove Discover the dramatic beauty of Dollar Cove, a hidden gem near Gunwalloe. Explore its rocky shores… Housel Bay 5.5 km Beaches Housel Bay Offering spectacular views of The Lizard, Housel Bay is a stunning stretch of coastline near Creed.…

Shops & markets

Mullion Cove Shop 1.5 km Shop Mullion Cove Shop Looking for Mullion Cove Shop? This shop and retail stop in Mullion Cove, Cornwall is listed… Cornish Alpaca Shop 1.6 km Shop Cornish Alpaca Shop Looking for Cornish Alpaca Shop Gweek? This shop and retail stop in Gweek, Cornwall is listed… Kynance Cove Gift Shop 3.5 km Shop Kynance Cove Gift Shop Kynance Cove Gift Shop Church Cove is a verified shop and retail stop in Church Cove,… The Old Forge 3.9 km Shop The Old Forge The Old Forge Poltesco is a verified shop and retail stop in Poltesco, Cornwall, listed on… The Lizard Gift Shop 3.9 km Shop The Lizard Gift Shop The Lizard Gift Shop Gweek sits in Gweek, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop… The Lizard Pharmacy 4 km Shop The Lizard Pharmacy The Lizard Pharmacy Poldhu is a verified shop and retail stop in Poldhu, Cornwall, listed on…

Places to stay

The Old Forge 1.7 km Stay The Old Forge The Old Forge Kenneggy is a verified place to stay in Kenneggy, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk… Keneggy Farmhouse 1.7 km Stay Keneggy Farmhouse Looking for Keneggy Farmhouse Kenneggy? This place to stay in Kenneggy, Cornwall is listed on Cornish.co.uk… Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa 1.7 km Stay Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa is a verified place to stay in Mullion, Cornwall, listed on… The Old Cider House 1.8 km Stay The Old Cider House Looking for The Old Cider House Mullion Cove? This place to stay in Mullion Cove, Cornwall… Polurrian on the Lizard 2.1 km Stay Polurrian on the Lizard Polurrian on the Lizard Mullion Cove sits in Mullion Cove, Cornwall — a practical place to… Boscarne Farm Holidays 2.1 km Stay Boscarne Farm Holidays Boscarne Farm Holidays Mullion Cove sits in Mullion Cove, Cornwall — a practical place to stay…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Helston. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Predannack National Trust car park

🐕 Dogs

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.

⛰️ Safety

Paths can be muddy and uneven after rain. Wear suitable footwear and let someone know your route on longer walks.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.