LIZARD POINT : ENGLANDS MOST SOUTHERLY POINT.

The path above  is leading us to Lizard Point on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula. This is the most southerly point in England.

The flowers make a colourful contrast to the sea. We were soon at our destination.

There are lovely views, 

as the next three photos show

Nearby is the Lizard lighthouse and Heritage Centre. Unfortunately both were closed.

On another walk, the next day, the weather  began to change.

Still in view though was the Heritage Centre

As we reached Housel Bay it started to rain, but the Heritage Centre was still in view

We passed the Housel Bay Hotel, which has fine views of the  the bay, and made our way to find somewhere for lunch

All in all there are lots to see on Cornwall's  Lizard Peninsula

Thanks for visiting my blog

Mike 

WALKING FROM LIZARD VILLAGE, CORNWALL

Parking your car is a bit different when visiting Cornwall's Lizard Village. You park on the village green. As you can see below it has been this way for a long time. There is still a  parking charge (£3.50) but the money goes into  an honesty box. 

The village is a good place to start a walk, as there are many options. We wandered off with no destination or in mind.

I wondered what it would be like to live surrounded by greenery and  a with a view of the sea.

We found our selves on the Old Lizard Head.

What a lovely spot to sit and contemplate life.

I guess it would be a bit different on a blustery,  rainy day though.

Onward, and a flight of steps to contend with.

Another lovely view with the the coastal path in sight.

There's a cafe overlooking the sea, most unexpected. We had a coffee enjoying the blueness of the sky and sea.

We joined the coastal path again.

Downhill now for a change.

We headed back towards where we started

An enjoyable walk, though more luck than judgement. Good to see the hedgerows full of colour

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike

Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula

 

We have been staying on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula for a break. One of our walks started from the the Peninsula's largest village of St. Mullian. The Old Inn above dates back to the 16th Century and the church below has parts dating back to the 13th Century.

We simply walked along the road, out of the village not knowing where we would end up.

The fields were green and the sun was shining.

We soon reached Pondhu beach with its Beach Cafe. 

A few people were enjoying the food on the outside wooden tables.

More diners  below, but the building, seen in the distance on the cliffs, is a bit special - it is Marconi's Wireless Station  On the12th of December, 1901 Marconi sent his message from Poldhu to Newfoundland

Now walking on the damp sand at the beach

Not too sure what was happening here.

A Pondhu wooden sign 

Oh, and a bus stop. So we could have had a ride to and from Pondhu Beach.

We still preferred to walk. The Old Inn again.

Also within reach from Mullian, where we started our walk, is the peaceful Mullian Cove, below. 

That's all for today. Hopefully more posts on the Lizard Peninsula will follow.

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

THE MAGICAL CHURCH COVE ON THE LIZARD PENINSULA, CORNWALL.

We are still on Cornwall's  Lizard Peninsula, this time heading for Church Cove.

Straight away I felt that the Church Cove area was something special. It felt familiar, as if I'd been before, which I hadn't.

Though the weather was changeable, the sea was blue and the thatched roofs were good to see. 

There was a sheep walking up and down a garden as if she owned the place. She did though stop so I could take a quick photo.

A wonky window and something about a stroll along the prom - not that there is a prom at Church Cove of course.

The sea and cliffs.

We sat for quite a while just looking at the cliffs and rock formations. We probably only saw five other people.

There seemed to be all sorts of pictures and patterns in the cliffs below.

There are three stone holiday cottages.

There's a slipway to reach the sea. We spoke to a couple in one of the holiday cottages. They recommended swimming in the sea early in the morning - even though the water is very cold!

Now a few random photos from the Church Cove area.

I enjoyed our visit to Church Cove. All was peaceful with a touch of magic in the air.

P.S. To get to the cove we parked at Lizard Village, where you can park on the village green. From there we walked to the cove following the road signs.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

All good wishes ~ Mike.