National Trust - Lizard Point — Attraction in Landewednack

I visited Lizard Point on two different days on the 7th and 10th August 2025. I visited at high tide and low tide. I visited with my partner and three children. I drove in from Lizard Point Holiday Park which is only a ten minute drive away. On arrival into the village of Lizard there is a carpark with plenty of parking and a contribution of three pounds if you wish to. You can pop your cash into a large rock with a slit in it. You can continue to drive through the village down a tight country lane to the national trust carpark located much nearer to the coast of Lizard Point. I never drove to this one as its busier and I wanted a nice walk towards the coast. There are lovely shops and places to eat in the village of Lizard. You can walk past the Witch Ball pub which is the UK's most southerly pub and a path is easily located which follows a country lane down towards the main NT carpark and towards the lighthouse which sits towards the coast. It is about a ten minute walk to this location and on arrival to the main NT carpark there is a large field and toilets located at the bottom before the paths that lead down to the coast. There is a large map if you wish to do any coastal walks. The route down to the coast is steep in places mainly on a section of steps and takes about 10 minutes. I advise to take your time with younger children. The views on the way down are stunning and at high tide we could see seals in the water and resting on the rocks at the bottom. This was brilliant to see and the children loved it. When at the bottom there is an ice cream shop and cafe and a small gift shop. You can walk towards the edge of the cliffs and take in breath taking views and relax at the bottom of the country. During low tide you can continue down the steep track towards a small beach which offers the opportunity to explore on the rocks and walk out on them. There you can find small fish, crabs and even the odd lobster. They can be tricky and slippery but at low tide it looks more beautiful and gives you time to explore with the children. Its great for pictures and very scenic. Its a must to visit if you are in this part of Cornwall or nearby to drive to. On the way back up it is slow going and people are on their way down at the same time. It is well worth the visit I enjoyed it on...

Lizard Point: Rugged Beauty and Hidden Gems Lizard Point isn't your average tourist trap. Forget crowded beaches and flashy shops – this is Cornwall's wild heart, where rugged cliffs meet the pounding Atlantic. It's a place that whispers stories of shipwrecks and daring rescues, while boasting some of the UK's most unique geology. Here's why Lizard Point should be on your travel bucket list:

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Great to be greeted by a friendly National Trust car park attendant rather than a camera counting 5 minutes on some other organisation's car parks that then charge you before you can get a smartphone app to work! This site has lovely views and easy reach toilets, but there are steep steps on some paths to reach the cafe on the cliff making it inaccessible for those less mobile. However, there are other cafes in the nearby Lizard village. Children should be kept close as the cliff fences are only stainless steel wire between stout posts in places. Well worth a visit to this the most southerly point in the British mainland, I understand, and site of the essential marine navigation aid, the Lizard lighthouse. Unfortunately this is no longer open to the public as it was years ago. The old lifeguard station can be reached down a steep concrete driveway to the bottom of the cliffs. From the top of the driveway there is an excellent viewpoint to observe the seabirds on the nearby rock outcrops and cliffs, preferably with binoculars or a telescope. Ideally Wear walking boots for the best ankle support and grip on these gravel...