The Lizard

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The Lizard is a Heritage Coast in Cornwall, covering 51 km². It is one of ten Heritage Coasts in the county. The surrounding countryside is part of Cornwall National Landscape National Landscape.

The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 12.7 km to the north. The nearest other Heritage Coast is Coverack, 4.7 km to the east.

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