Lizard Point walk: the most southerly place in Britain
Take in dramatic views of the Atlantic, visit the lighthouse and look out for local wildlife on this enjoyable walk around the most southerly point in Britain.
Total steps: 8
Total steps: 8
Start point
Lizard Point National Trust car park, grid ref SW703116
Step 1
Starting at the National Trust car park next to the Lizard Lighthouse, follow the path down towards Lizard Point.
Step 2
Follow the signs to the most southerly point.
Step 3
Bear right and join the South West Coast Path in front of the Wave Crest Café.
Step 4
Continue along the coast path.
Step 5
Take the steps down to Pistol Meadow, the burial site of over 200 people who died when the Royal Anne troop ship went down on the off-lying reefs in 1720. Climb out of the valley on the coast path and up the slope towards Old Lizard Head.
Step 6
Looking west from the top of Old Lizard Head, you can see out towards Kynance Cove and beyond. Take the footpath inland over the stile built into the dry-stone wall.
Step 7
Walk across the field and follow the path when it turns back towards Pistol Meadow.
Step 8
Cross another stile into Pistol Meadow field and rejoin the coast path to return to Lizard Point.
End point
Lizard Point National Trust car park, grid ref SW703116
Trail map
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