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Cliffs at Lizard Point - geograph.org.uk - 4580063📷 Richard Cooke, CC BY-SA 2.0

Lizard Point

The Lizard, United Kingdom

Views

The most southerly point of mainland Britain, with a lighthouse, seals on the rocks and choughs on the cliffs. Park in Lizard village or at the National Trust car park near the point and follow the coast path.

Nearest town
The Lizard, United Kingdom
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
49.9595, -5.2065

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Cornwall’s south coast: St Michael’s Mount to Fowey

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Nearby

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Oddities

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Campsites nearby

  • Henry's CampsiteCampsite
    1 km from Lizard Point
    Wi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sea Acres Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Lizard Point
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sea Acres Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Lizard Point
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lizard Point Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Lizard Point
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dropped Anchor Camping SiteCampsite
    19 km from Lizard Point
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Higher PentreathCampsite
    21 km from Lizard Point
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lizard Point?

Lizard Point is in The Lizard, United Kingdom, at GPS 49.9595, -5.2065. It is about 24 km from Falmouth.

Can you camp near Lizard Point?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Henry's Campsite, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lizard Point?

Lizard Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cornwall’s south coast: St Michael’s Mount to Fowey.

What is there to see near Lizard Point?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kynance Cove (2 km), Pendennis Castle (24 km), St Michael’s Mount (26 km) and Minack Theatre (33 km).

When is the best time to visit Lizard Point?

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)