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Church Cove

(The Balk Beach)

Cornwall, England


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A small, rocky cove set between cliffs on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula.

Church Cove is on The Lizard Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 21 December

Today
Chance of rain 92%
Max temp. 13°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 27mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 81%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 22mph

The tide at Church Cove is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:21 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:19 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.2°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Church Cove

Things to do and see in the area

The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station (0.1 miles)
The Lizard Marconi Wireless Station (0.4 miles)
Lizard Adventure (0.7 miles)
Kynance Cove from Lizard Green Walk (0.7 miles)
Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Center (1.2 miles)
The Lizard and Kynance Cove (1.9 miles)
Kennack Sands Beaches (2.7 miles)
South West Coast Path Walk- Mullion Cove to Lizard Point & Village (4.3 miles)
The Chocolate Factory and Craft Centre (4.4 miles)
Mullion Cliffs National Nature Reserve (4.4 miles)

Places to eat near Church Cove

Wavecrest (150 yards)
Smugglers Fish and Chips (110 yards)
Polpeor Cafe (90 yards)
Polpeor Cafe (90 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Church Cove, Lizard

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SW715127

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Landewednack

Nearest postcode: TR12 7PH

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