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Kynance Cove is a charming cove located two miles north of Lizard Point, and is accessible via a ten-minute walk from the National Trust car park, followed by a descent down a set of steep steps. The cove is renowned for its attractive sandy beach, which is exposed at low tide, and its distinctive serpentine rock formations, unique to the area.
The cove offers a range of activities and features, including a pleasant sandy beach, fabulous caves for exploring, and swimming opportunities when the tide is right. Visitors can also enjoy refreshments at the eco-friendly café located at the beach. One of the cove's most notable features is Devils Bellows, a cave that turns into an impressive blowhole.
Kynance Cove is part of the West Lizard Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is located within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, reflecting its importance as a natural and geological site.
The cove is a popular holiday destination, particularly during the summer months, and can get very busy. Visitors are advised to check the tide times before visiting, as the sandy beach disappears at high tide. Facilities, including National Trust parking, are available nearby.
Kynance Cove is on The Lizard Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 31mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
The tide at Kynance Cove is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:10 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:40 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
There is pay parking available and a 10 minute walk down a steep slope to the beach.
Dogs not allowed between Easter Sunday and 30th September (7:00am-7:00pm).
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 15 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
Location: Lizard
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SW684132
Coordinates: 49°58'28"N 5°13'48"W
Mapcode: GBR Z3.XP7F
What 3 Words: foremost.irony.canines
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: Landewednack
Nearest postcode: TR12 7PJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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