Poldhu Cove

630 miles around England's toe — the longest and most demanding of the National Trails.

0.1 km N · spans 4 counties

Harbour cove of serpentine stone sheltered by an island and a Victorian breakwater on the western Lizard.

2.1 km S

Wild Lizard clifftops between Mullion and Kynance, rich in rare heathland flowers.

4.5 km S

Britain's most southerly port, its harbour framed by the landmark clock-tower institute and a growing reputation for food.

6.9 km NW · Cornwall

Pale sand, serpentine stacks and turquoise water in a National Trust cove on the Lizard, much of it covered at high tide.

7 km S