Natural landmarks · South West England
Lizard Point, Cornwall
Lizard Point (Cornish: Penn Lysardh) in Cornwall is at the southern tip of the Lizard Peninsula. It is situated half-a-mile (800 m) south of Lizard village in the civil parish of Landewednack and abou
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lizard Point (Cornish: Penn Lysardh) in Cornwall is at the southern tip of the Lizard Peninsula. It is situated half-a-mile (800 m) south of Lizard village in the civil parish of Landewednack and about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Helston. Lizard Point is the most southerly point on mainland Great Britain at 49° 57' 30" N.
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Lizard Point (Cornish: Penn Lysardh) in Cornwall is at the southern tip of the Lizard Peninsula. It is situated half-a-mile (800 m) south of Lizard village in the civil parish of Landewednack and about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Helston. Lizard Point is the most southerly point on mainland Great Britain at 49° 57' 30" N.
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Background
History
Lizard Point is for many ships the starting point of their ocean passage and a well known shipping hazard. The Lizard Lighthouse is situated at Lizard Point. Immediately below the lighthouse, situated in what used to be a hotel, is the YHA Lizard Youth Hostel. Lizard Point is situated within Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), noted for its biological and geological interest. Polpeor Cove is a small cove to the east of Lizard Point. The area is famous for its carved serpentine items, which range from ornaments to the pump handles in the Five Pilchards public house, in Porthallow. The geology of Lizard is of particular interest, being interpreted as an…
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- Coordinates
- 49.9591, -5.2065
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Landewednack
- Postcode
- TR12 7NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Official site
- www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lizard Point, Cornwall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lizard Point, Cornwall?
- Lizard Point, Cornwall is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7NU), in the parish of Landewednack.
- Is Lizard Point, Cornwall free to visit?
- Yes, Lizard Point, Cornwall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lizard Point, Cornwall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7NU. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.