The Lizard is the peninsula that is the most southern point in England. We set off to explore this remote part of Cornwall with our first stop at the Helston museum. It was closed!! We went on to Mullion Cove. Each place we visited was down a very narrow one lane road. No passing and lots of backing. If you can't back a car don't drive to the Lizard!
It is a tiny harbour with old stone buildings. Very remote but worth the drive.
One of the best known spots is Kynance Cove. The view as you walk down the steep path is special.
We didn't go all the way as it was simply too steep. The colour of the water was that special azure that reminds you of the tropics. One toe into the water would soon bring you back to the Atlantic.
This is the photo of Gail looking least scared of the drop.
"Take a step back Rob to improve the shot"
Lizard Point is the end of the peninsula. It was a wildlife observation point and a great lookout. On one side there were old ruined buildings.
We each had a turn at being the most southern person in England!
We then undertook our most 'interesting' drive along minor back roads and tiny towns like Ruan Minor, Ruan Major and Kugar. The houses have not changed for centuries and most had a thatched roof.
The St Ruan church.
Kennack sand was not as good as the others but still worth a visit.We drove on to our final destination of Coverack. We actually saw people in the water but only with wet suits! We didn't bother driving to the nudist beach!!
As luck would have it Brighton was not the only run we were to watch. We sat in a small cafe (we had already had lunch) eating Cornish Pasties and drinking Cornish Pilsner as we watched the 4 mile "Fun" run. At least they looked warmer than the swimmers.
When we arrived the boats were afloat in this little harbour. As we left the boats were high and dry.
Very British sunbathers!
It is a tiny harbour with old stone buildings. Very remote but worth the drive.
One of the best known spots is Kynance Cove. The view as you walk down the steep path is special.
We didn't go all the way as it was simply too steep. The colour of the water was that special azure that reminds you of the tropics. One toe into the water would soon bring you back to the Atlantic.
This is the photo of Gail looking least scared of the drop.
"Take a step back Rob to improve the shot"
Lizard Point is the end of the peninsula. It was a wildlife observation point and a great lookout. On one side there were old ruined buildings.
We each had a turn at being the most southern person in England!
We then undertook our most 'interesting' drive along minor back roads and tiny towns like Ruan Minor, Ruan Major and Kugar. The houses have not changed for centuries and most had a thatched roof.
The St Ruan church.
Kennack sand was not as good as the others but still worth a visit.We drove on to our final destination of Coverack. We actually saw people in the water but only with wet suits! We didn't bother driving to the nudist beach!!
As luck would have it Brighton was not the only run we were to watch. We sat in a small cafe (we had already had lunch) eating Cornish Pasties and drinking Cornish Pilsner as we watched the 4 mile "Fun" run. At least they looked warmer than the swimmers.
When we arrived the boats were afloat in this little harbour. As we left the boats were high and dry.
Very British sunbathers!
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