Lizard Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Lizard Point

View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall Looking south-west from near the South West Coast Path. On the left is Gull Rock, and the grass topped Asparagus Island is straight ahead.

The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990. — View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall Credit: Roger D Kidd

Lizard Point is the most southerly point of mainland Great Britain, located in Cornwall, England. It is a prominent headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline. The area is known for its rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and diverse marine life.

Lizard Point is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to explore the coastal paths, take in the panoramic views, and spot wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and seabirds. The area is also rich in history, with a lighthouse dating back to the 18th century standing as a prominent landmark.

The unique geology of Lizard Point includes serpentine rock, which gives the area its name. This rare type of rock is found in only a few places in the world, making Lizard Point a geologically significant site.

Overall, Lizard Point is a beautiful and diverse coastal feature that offers a mix of natural beauty, wildlife, and history for visitors to enjoy.

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Lizard Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.960988/-5.213118 or Grid Reference SW6911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View across Kynance Cove in Cornwall

Looking south-west from near the South West Coast Path. On the left is Gull Rock, and the grass topped Asparagus Island is straight ahead. The image has been scanned from a Kodak Gold 100 negative dating from August 1990.

Roger D Kidd

Kynance Cove beach

Tom Page

Cliffs below Pistil Meadow

A view of the cliffs below Pistil Meadow, from the S W Coastal Path.

Oscar Taylor

Kynance Cove from Pistil Meadow headland

Asparagus Island and Kynance Cove from Pistil Meadow headland.

Oscar Taylor

Cliffs near Pentreath Beach

Some cliffs on the S W Coastal Path between Pentreath Beach and Lizard Point.

Oscar Taylor

Polpeor Cove

Matthew Chadwick

Crane Ledges

Matthew Chadwick

Fields near Lizard village

Matthew Chadwick

Kynance Cove

Matthew Chadwick

Steps down to Polpeor Cove

After you!

John Lucas

Entering Pistil Meadow

Legend has it that this was the burial site of 200 souls lost in the wreck of the Royal Anne Galley in 1721. This has now probably been disproved by a study conducted in 2014-16 Link

John Lucas

Looking out from Pistil Meadow

Shag Rock on the left.

John Lucas

Bridleway leading from Pistil Meadow to Lizard Village

John Lucas

Looking down on Pistil Meadow

From the bridleway down from Lizard Village.

John Lucas

Farm gates by the bridleway

Down from Lizard Village.

John Lucas

The Lizard Lifeboat Station

The Lizard Lifeboat Station at Lizard Point, below the Lighthouse.

Bob Walters

The Lizard Lighthouse Foghorn

The Lizard Foghorn comprises two diaphone horns operated by compressed air, nowadays electrically operated giving one three second blast every thirty seconds when air moisture exceeds a certain figure. Originally it was operated by a steam compressor, changed to diesel operation after 1907.

Bob Walters