The Lizard Peninsula

Lizard Point with its lighthouse is the most southerly point in Great Britain. Amongst the many pretty coves on the Lizard Peninsula are Cadgwith, Mullion, Kynance, Poldhu and Coverack. The Lizard Peninsula feels far removed from the rest of Cornwall with its island like reach, the geography lends itself to dramatic cliffs and azure seas. However, the Lizard's coast is particularly hazardous to shipping and the seaways round the peninsula were historically known as the "Graveyard of Ships. The Lizard Lighthouse was built at Lizard Point in 1752 and the RNLI operates The Lizard lifeboat station.