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Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Ruan Minor — South West Coast Path

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Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Ruan Minor — South West Coast Path

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Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Ruan Minor — South West Coast Path

04:22

16.0km

240m

Hiking

Embark on the Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop, a moderate hike along the South West Coast Path. This route covers 10.0 miles (16.0 km) with an elevation gain of 780 feet (238 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 22 minutes to complete. You will experience rugged…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.26 km

Cadgwith

Highlight • Settlement

Cadgwith is a small fishing village forgotten by the 21st century, situated on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Fishermen still push their boats up the beach to catch shellfish and wet fish when the weather permits.

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1.59 km

The Devil's Frying Pan

Highlight • Natural Monument

When the roof of this cave collapsed it left behind an impressive stone arch and 330 foot (100 m) deep hole. Depending on the weather conditions, you may see a …

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3.87 km

Church Cove

Highlight • Natural

This narrow little rocky cove between the cliffs on the east side of Lizard Point is a real gem. A number of quaint cottages lead up to the steep slope …

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5.43 km

Lizard Wireless Station and Marconi Memorial

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If you are interested in radio or early communication, you will find this interesting. The volunteers are friendly and helpful. More info at the National Trust (nationaltrust.org.uk/lizard-point/features/marconi-on-the-lizard)

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6.09 km

View of Housel Bay

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Tucked away just behind Lizard Point is a stunning little beautiful bay called Housel Bay. At the base of steep, dark, winding cliffs you will find a small stretch of …

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6.67 km

Lizard Lighthouse and Foghorn

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The building complex of this lighthouse consists of two white octagonal towers, between which a number of buildings have been erected. Only the 19 meter high eastern tower contains a …

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7.05 km

Lizard Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lizard Point is the southernmost tip of Britain. A mild maritime climate and unique geology give the Lizard peninsula a distinctive character and make it ideal for rare and unusual …

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9.87 km

View of Kynance Cove

Highlight • Natural Monument

Linger on the grassy clifftop here to look down on the aquamarine waters of Kynance Cove. A great spot for photographers, but do be careful as it's a sheer drop.

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10.3 km

Kynance Cove

Highlight • Beach

Ideal place for a swim in the sea during a walk under a radiant sun.

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14.5 km

St Grade Church

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Parts of the church date from the thirteenth century and the tower dates from around 1400. The nave and choir from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries were rebuilt in 1862-1863, …

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

4.59 km

2.72 km

974 m

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

3.10 km

2.05 km

1.09 km

885 m

565 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

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Comments

June 24, 2024,Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove from Cadgwith Camping

Fab circular route from the camp Site. Called in at Grade church - very pretty & we think still in use despite it being isolated. Turned left at the first footpath sign & hiked across open heathland towards Kynance Cove. The cove is a beautiful sandy beach (very busy today) with a nice NT cafe. The coastal path heads up …

July 14, 2024,Lizard Point Schleife

Lizard Point is the southernmost point of England. Here the South West Coastpath leads past high cliffs, fine sandy beaches and tiny fishing villages.

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October 10, 2022,Cadgwith Carpark - Kynance Cove - Lizard Point- Coast Path

Magnificent landscape on a tour with what feels like 2000 steps. Danger! The pictures "lag" behind the tour as my photo was not switched to English time

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May 19, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Cornwall: Kynance Cove, Lizard Point und Cadgwith

An absolute premium day of hiking!
We drove the 35 miles to the starting point, the car park at Kynance Cove. Queen Victoria and her husband Albert have "bathed" here. A spectacular sight of almost Caribbean proportions, of course even better with the sun that never seemed to stop shining.
From there we followed the South West Coast Path. In …

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Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Ruan Minor — South West Coast Path

Cadgwith

The Devil's Frying Pan

Church Cove

Lizard Wireless Station and Marconi Memorial

View of Housel Bay

Lizard Lighthouse and Foghorn

Lizard Point

View of Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove

St Grade Church

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