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Polpeor Beach

(Lizard Point)

Cornwall, England


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A very small coarse sand beach situated just to the west of the most southerly point in England.

Almost on the tip of Lizard Point, the cove is dominated by the remains of the fomer Lizard Lifeboat Station. The beach is unsuitable for swimming.

Polpeor Beach is on The Lizard Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Cove Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Monday 30 December

Today
Chance of rain 47%
Max temp. 10°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 10%
Min temp. 9°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 13mph

The tide at Polpeor Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:45 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:09 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.5°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Polpeor Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Center (0 miles)
Kynance Cove from Lizard Green Walk (0.7 miles)
Lizard Adventure (0.7 miles)
The Lizard Marconi Wireless Station (0.8 miles)
The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station (1.1 miles)
The Lizard and Kynance Cove (1.5 miles)
Kennack Sands Beaches (3.8 miles)
South West Coast Path Walk- Mullion Cove to Lizard Point & Village (4.4 miles)
Mullion Cliffs National Nature Reserve (4.5 miles)
The Chocolate Factory and Craft Centre (4.6 miles)

Places to eat near Polpeor Beach

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: Housel Bay

Location type: Village

Nearest village: Lizard

OS Grid: SW700115

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Landewednack

Nearest postcode: TR12 7NU

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