Self-Guided Walking
United Kingdom: Cornwall
Walking the Lizard Peninsula
Trip code: W05MC
Average customer rating 4.3 / 5(3 verified reviews)
- Self-Guided Walking
- 5 nights hotel-to-hotel
- Moderate
- CO₂ rating 1/5
- Printed route directions
Trip highlights
Trip details
An invigorating and unforgettable walking holiday awaits you in Cornwall which has the longest coastline in the United Kingdom and the most southerly and westerly tips of mainland UK. Famed for its beautiful and impressive coastline, much of which is designated as ‘An area of natural beauty (AONB)’, the Cornish coast is punctuated by pretty fishing villages, many of which are still working today. This 5 night holiday explores the most Southerly tip of the county – the Lizard Peninsula. Our walk starts in Marazion, where the famed cobbled causeway over to St Michael’s Mount crosses the fabulous sandy beach, the walks take in the majestic Cornish coastline with its pretty coves and beaches, including Mullion Cove, Cadgwith Cove, Kennack Sands and the postcard perfect Kynance Cove, all the way down to the wild serpentine cliffs of the Lizard, the most southerly tip of mainland Great Britain. Then track up the eastern, more sheltered side of the peninsula before concluding your holiday in the pretty fishing village of Coverack with traditional thatched cottages and harbour made from the local Serpentine stone.
What's included
Included
- 5 nights in 3-star equivalent, 4-star equivalent and 3-star accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Briefing at the start of your holiday
- Comprehensive route directions
- Luggage transfers between hotels
Not included
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 · —Arrival in Penzance
Arrival in Penzance
You stay at Keigwin House
Keigwin House
Penzance
- Hairdryers
- Shops
- Television
- Wifi access
Keigwin House is a friendly, family-run quality guesthouse situated on beautiful tree lined Alexandra Road in Penzance. Keigwin is one of a row of Victorian houses built in the 1850s, tasefully modernised for your comfort whilst retaining many original features.
Day 2 · 17km/10.6miMarazion to Porthleven
A short transfer from Penzance to begin your walk in Marazion. From St Michaels Mount and Mount’s Bay, follow the gentle slopes of south Cornwall and the dark metamorphic rock to be found here. Sloping fields run down towards the cliff edge and sheltered coves protect shingle beaches. The landscape becomes wilder, the cliffs higher and the coves narrower as you approach the fishing port of Porthleven where you stay for the night, with a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants.
You stay at The Habour Inn
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The Habour Inn
Porthleven
- Hairdryers
- Shops
- Television
- Wifi access
Nestled neatly between Land’s End and Lizard Point, Harbour Inn is perfectly placed for exploring Cornwall’s wild west.
Day 3 · 12km/7.5miPorthleven to Mullion
Today the coastal path traverses windswept beaches and dramatic cliffs out towards the western side of the Lizard Peninsula. Often the gulls screeching down below are your only company, however the views are spectacular and the view over Mullion Cove alone is worth the journey. Stay overnight in Mullion, the largest village on the Lizard, with plenty of shops, inns, cafes and restaurants. The 13th century church in the heart of the village is worth a visit and the National Trust owned working harbour is very pretty.
You stay at Polurrian Hotel
Polurrian Hotel
Mullion
- Hairdryers
- Mastercard
- Swimming pool
- Television
- Visa cards
- Wifi access
The Polurrian Hotel is a boutique hotel in Mullion, Cornwall, beautifully perched on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with exclusive access to a private sandy beach. Originally built in 1890, it combines timeless charm with modern comfort.
Day 4 · 12km/7.5miMullion to Lizard
With a wonderful sense of isolation, this section of the Cornish coast path is a place of towering cliffs and rolling downs, punctuated by a scattering of isolated villages nestled into steep sided coves. As the miles pass, the landscape becomes wilder, with expansive views back west towards Penzance and the coastline already traversed, and ahead towards Lizard Point, the most southerly point in mainland Britain, passing the postcard perfect Kynance Cove en route before your night in Lizard.
You stay at Penmenner House
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Penmenner House
Lizard
- Mastercard
- Shops
- Television
- Visa cards
- Wifi access
Penmenner House is elegant and full of character, the rooms are bright and traditional. This delightful bed and breakfast is only a stone’s throw from the heart of the village and stunning South West Coast Path. Built in 1862 for Nicholas Vivian – a Victorian gentleman who described himself as a proprietor of houses and mines – Penmenner House has a fascinating history.
Day 5 · 17km/10.6miLizard to Coverack
A peaceful and sheltered landscape of fishing coves and calmer shores as you pass along the eastern coast of the Lizard peninsular. Beyond the exceedingly pretty Cadgwith Cove with its whitewashed thatched cottages and fleet of small fishing boats, follow the remote section of coast, broken only by the expansive beach at Kennack Sands. Verdant cliffs and tree-lined valleys merge into low moorland as the path heads eastwards and away from the shelter of Lizard Point and Bass Point. In this wild region, the hills can be difficult but the views are stunning. Spend your final night in the picturesque Coverack with traditional thatched cottages and impressive harbour built from the local serpentine stone.
You stay at Fernleigh
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Fernleigh
Coverack
- Mastercard
- Tea & coffee
- Television
- Visa cards
- Wifi access
A great Cornish welcome awaits you at Fernleigh. Fernleigh is a family run bed and breakfast situated in an elevated position overlooking the harbour and bay of the fishing village of Coverack. Coverack is a pretty fishing village with a lot of the original cottages with their thatched roofs. It has its own regatta and Lifeboat day and lots of fundraising events throughout the year.
Day 6 · —Leave Coverack
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Positive impact
Carbon score for this trip
11.0
Kg CO₂e
per person, per night
Relative to other Headwater trips
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United Kingdom: Cornwall