Category: Visit Lizard
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‘Affective qualities’- the ability of place to inspire strong feelings
As regular readers of this blog will know from my previous contributions, I am a runner. I run all over the place: coastpath, roads, field paths, in rain or shine. I have enjoyed some spectacularly wonderful runs on the Lizard, including the tough miles from Muliion to Lizard village, from Lizard point back to Gunwalloe,…
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Welcome
Module 202Participating organisations (2)mod_custom The Lizard – a living landscape for people and a wonderful landscape for wildlife. Welcome to the Linking the Lizard Countryside Partnership website. This is your one-stop shop for information about the ‘outdoors’ on the Lizard. If you have come to find out what the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall offers you…
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A heathland haven
The Lizard Peninsula is remarkable for its wealth of wildlife and the quality of its landscape. It is a designated Special Area of Conservation in recognition of its outstanding international importance. The expansive heathlands are perhaps the most obvious and most significant part of the mosaic. Open heathland is actually rarer than rainforest! In the…
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Getting about
How can I get about? By foot and by bike are of course the best ways to enjoy the atmosphere and scenery. The map to have is the Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 103 – The Lizard By Bike – much of the inland parts of the peninsula are flatish which is unusual for Cornwall. There…
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Accommodation
Where can I stay and what can I eat? You can find accommodation ranging from camping to fancy hotels, and food from pasties to glitzy meals, all with a local twist. Here are some good starting points:www.lizard-peninsula.co.ukhttp://www.cornwalls.co.uk/The-Lizard/http://www.visitlizardcornwall.co.ukwww.thelizard.info/area.htmwww.visitcornwall.com/
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Beaches
Are there any great beaches? Of course – the beaches of The Lizard all have a character of their own – here is a good starting point for your explorations. http://www.visitlizardcornwall.co.uk/beaches.asp Many make a great place for rockpool rambles and strandline investigations. Keep an eye on the tide during your visits
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Lizard Climate
What’s the weather like? Being surrounded by the sea the Lizard has what the scientists call a `mild oceanic climate`. This means less sharp differences between the seasons, and no extremes of temperature. The Lizard has the highest mean daily temperature in Britain of 11C, but the average for July and August is only 19C.…
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Visiting the Lizard
Congratulations – you have chosen to visit The Lizard, or at least you are thinking about it and want to know more. So please be assured that the Lizard is a great place to be, and this site aims to help you get the most out of your visit. We don’t aim to cover every…