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| Lizard Peninsular The Lizard peninsular is an interesting area that is well worth a detour to visit. The most famous site on the peninsular is Lizard Point which is the most southerly point in mainland Britain. Here you will find a lifeboat station and details of the many ships that have got into difficulties in these tricky waters over the years. There is also a shop and cafe from which to admire the view.
Also on the peninsular are RNAS Culdrose, from which rescue helicopters fly and Goonhilly Downs which is the World's largest satellite earth station. In the area nearby are Mullion Cove, a tiny fishing village and very picturesque too and Kynance Cove where they collect the serpentine rock, that can be seen in many local gift shops.
What to see at The Lizard The Flambards Experience - Rides, exhibitions and amusements for all the family - Culdrose Manor, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0QA Tel: 01326 573404 Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience - Goonhilly Visitor Centre, Goonhilly Downs, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6LQ Tel: 0800 679593 National Seal Sanctuary - Gweek, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6UG Tel: 0871 4232110 Coverack and Mullion - both nearby, small villages with beaches Map of The Lizard View Larger Map < Falmouth Guide Penzance Guide >
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A steep path leads
down from Lizard Point to a small cove and the lifeboat station. The area has been the site of
several ship wrecks in the past and there are details of rescues on a board at
the top of the path. Nearby there is also a fine lighthouse and walks along
the cliffs towards Coverack in the east and Vellan Head to the west.