The Lizard coastal walk, Lizard Point, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

The Lizard coastal walk, Lizard Point

Helston, Cornwall

Distance 11.2
Time 3 hours
Type Coastal
Parking Kynance Cove

About The Lizard coastal walk, Lizard Point

The Lizard coastal walk, Lizard Point is a coastal 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 11.2.

Allow about 3 hours for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Kynance Cove.

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

There are 30 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

As with any Cornish coast path, check tide times and the forecast before you set out, keep back from cliff edges, and wear footwear with a decent grip.

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 Wavecrest 0 km Eat The Wavecrest Looking for The Wavecrest Cadgwith? This place to eat and drink in Cadgwith, Cornwall is listed… The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cafe 0.1 km Eat The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cafe The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cafe Church Cove sits in Church Cove, Cornwall — a… The Old Lizard Head 0.1 km Eat The Old Lizard Head The Old Lizard Head Gweek sits in Gweek, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and… The Folly 0.2 km Eat The Folly The Folly Poltesco sits in Poltesco, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink for… Ann's Pasties 0.3 km Eat Ann's Pasties Ann’s Pasties Kennack Sands is a verified place to eat and drink in Kennack Sands, Cornwall,… The Witchball 0.3 km Eat The Witchball The Witchball Church Cove is a verified place to eat and drink in Church Cove, Cornwall,…

See & do

Marconi Centre at Poldhu 0.1 km See Marconi Centre at Poldhu Marconi Centre at Poldhu is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Poldhu, Cornwall,… The Lizard Ice Cream Company 0.2 km See The Lizard Ice Cream Company The Lizard Ice Cream Trelowarren sits in Trelowarren, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… Lizard Point Lighthouse and Visitor Centre 0.2 km See Lizard Point Lighthouse and Visitor Centre Looking for Lizard Point Lighthouse and Visitor Centre Mullion Cove? This attraction and things to do… Kynance Cove (Path entrance from Lizard Point) 0.2 km See Kynance Cove (Path entrance from Lizard Point) Looking for Kynance Cove (Path entrance from Lizard Point) Coverack? This attraction and things to do… Lizard Point Lighthouse 0.2 km See Lizard Point Lighthouse Looking for Lizard Point Lighthouse Poldhu? This attraction and things to do stop in Poldhu, Cornwall… Lizard Point Lighthouse 0.3 km See Lizard Point Lighthouse Lizard Point Lighthouse Church Cove sits in Church Cove, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things…

Wildlife & nature

Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) 1.7 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 3.7 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

Housel Bay 0.1 km Beaches Housel Bay Offering spectacular views of The Lizard, Housel Bay is a stunning stretch of coastline near Creed.… Pentreath 0.2 km Beaches Pentreath A beautiful beach near Church Cove, Cornwall. Kennack Sands 4.8 km Beaches Kennack Sands Two beautiful sandy coves divided by a rocky outcrop, Kennack Sands offers diverse coastal beauty accessible… Polurrian Cove 5.6 km Beaches Polurrian Cove Discover the rugged charm of Polurrian Cove, a hidden gem near Lower Clicker. This picturesque beach…

Shops & markets

The Old Forge 0.1 km Shop The Old Forge The Old Forge Poltesco is a verified shop and retail stop in Poltesco, Cornwall, listed on… The Lizard Pharmacy 0.2 km Shop The Lizard Pharmacy The Lizard Pharmacy Poldhu is a verified shop and retail stop in Poldhu, Cornwall, listed on… The Lizard Gift Shop 0.2 km Shop The Lizard Gift Shop The Lizard Gift Shop Gweek sits in Gweek, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop… Lizard Point Ice Cream Parlour (Retail Element) 0.2 km Shop Lizard Point Ice Cream Parlour (Retail Element) Looking for Lizard Point Ice Cream Parlour (Retail Element) Church Cove? This shop and retail stop… Treloar's Farm Shop 0.3 km Shop Treloar's Farm Shop Treloar’s Farm Shop Crows-an-wra sits in Crows-an-wra, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… Kynance Cove Gift Shop 0.4 km Shop Kynance Cove Gift Shop Kynance Cove Gift Shop Church Cove is a verified shop and retail stop in Church Cove,…

Places to stay

The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cottages 0 km Stay The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cottages The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cottages Coverack sits in Coverack, Cornwall — a practical place… The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre - Keeper's Cottage 0 km Stay The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre - Keeper's Cottage The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre – Keeper’s Cottage sits in Church Cove, Cornwall — a… The Lizard Lifeboat Inn 0.1 km Stay The Lizard Lifeboat Inn The Lizard Lifeboat Inn Ruan Minor sits in Ruan Minor, Cornwall — a practical place to… The Lizard Lighthouse Cottages 0.1 km Stay The Lizard Lighthouse Cottages Looking for The Lizard Lighthouse Cottages Mullion Cove? This place to stay in Mullion Cove, Cornwall… Polpeor Farm 0.1 km Stay Polpeor Farm Looking for Polpeor Farm Ruan Minor? This place to stay in Ruan Minor, Cornwall is listed… Polpeor Farm 0.1 km Stay Polpeor Farm Looking for Polpeor Farm Church Cove? This place to stay in Church Cove, Cornwall is listed…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

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

🅿️ Parking

Kynance Cove

🐕 Dogs

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

🌊 Safety

Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.