The Lizard Heritage Coast loop — Cornwall
The Lizard Heritage Coast loop — Cornwall
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The Lizard Heritage Coast loop — Cornwall
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35.5km
440m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: June 5, 2024
Waypoints
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6.85 km
Coverack Harbour
Highlight • Beach
As Coverack is on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula, the beach is generally very sheltered. Although there are 150 shipwrecks just off the coast due to a section of hidden rocks called the Manacles.
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12.5 km
Porthoustock Beach and Quarry
Highlight • Beach
Cars park at the top of the beach on the pebbles, leaving the sandy bay, exposed at low tide, for sunbathers and sandcastles makers.
At either side of the beach you can see the workings of a quarry. The huge silo at the southern end is of particular note. It was once used to store aggregate from the quarry but is now disused.
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14.8 km
Porthallow Cove
Highlight • Beach
It is the mid-point of the South West Coast Path. 517km done, only another 517km to go for all the weary walkers passing by. There is a granite sculpture on the beach marking the milestone.
The beach is a pebbly one and as it is pretty hidden away it is often nice and quiet. There is a pub, the Five Pilchards and public toilets.
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20.7 km
St Anthony-in-Meneage and Gillian Creek
Highlight • Trail
The South West Coast Path crosses Gillian Creek here, over stepping stones only accessible at low tide.
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35.5 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
34.8 km
688 m
Surfaces
25.7 km
9.76 km
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Wednesday 19 August
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