Lizard Point

Lizard Point is regarded as the southernmost point of mainland Britain. Here the Atlantic meets the English Channel, and the coast is known for shipwrecks, such as the SS Suevic, which ran onto the Maenheere Reef in 1907; all 456 people aboard were rescued. The Lizard Lighthouse stands at the point. Grey seals rest on rocks offshore, in summer you may be lucky enough to see dolphins and porpoises, and Cornish choughs have nested here again since returning in 2001.

Volunteers run a watchpoint at the tip where you can borrow binoculars and telescopes. Signs on the cliffs recall the Marconi radio stations. The South West Coast Path passes the point; it is about 4 km along the coast path to Kynance Cove. For access and parking, the National Trust gives information on its Lizard Point page.