The Beaches of South Cornwall - S23 - Housel Bay

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Location: South Coast - 0.5 mile east of Lizard Point, Lizard Peninsula

Looking west across Housel Bay

A southeast facing beach uncovered at low tide. It is overlooked to the west by the Lizard Lighthouse and to the east by the Housel Bay Hotel. The beach is quite sheltered as it lies in a crescent bay between Bumble Rock and Pen Olver. The beach can be reached down a steep cliff path but no facilities are available and care should be taken with the incoming tide. Not really suitable for families or children. There is however excellent coastpath walking all around here. Lots to see above the cove with the Lizard Lighthouse, Marconi's Telegraph Station and Lloyds Signal Station and of course Lizard Village very close by.

Marconi's Plaque