Our favourite walk around the The Lizard, Cornwall on a perfect summer's evening!

Join us on our favourite walk around the Lizard. Excluding Kynance, which we think deserves its own stage, we take you around the Lizard visiting all of our favourite places from Church Cove and Landewednack Church, to Housel Bay and the Most Southerly Point.
Being remote, the Lizard has a unique feel and sense of its self, with fantastic sea views and cottages full of character. The peninsula is surrounded by the sea and the currents here are strong, influencing the character of the coast line with many shipwrecks over the years leading to myth and legend.
Mankind's constant battle with the sea is very evident as we wander along the South West Coast path, from lifeboat stations to a lighthouse and the development of wireless communication.
A really interesting stretch of coast line with outstanding beauty.
The standard description bit…
We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on KZread, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!
Frequently asked questions:
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Since December 2018 we have used: Canon Powershot G7x MkII
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Most are still in print although some we pick up in charity shops and may be available on Amazon secondhand. Please refer to the video for the book titles. Every video shows the book three times. Sorry but we can’t put a link in every description.
Best time of year to visit Cornwall?
We love May, June for flora and fauna, July and September for spectacular scenery.
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  • @StewartFrampton-bg2tv
    @StewartFrampton-bg2tv2 ай бұрын

    I love this! Holidayed on the Lizard! Church Cove! Lizard village! Mullion cove n village i love Cornwall! I love your Review but not only informative for an old man of 68 but Comical, honest and most of all you two are beutiful x x

  • @paulshilton5370
    @paulshilton53702 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much you two, I spend most of my weekend looking and catching up on your videos. I’ve been going down to Cornwall since 1976 on our honeymoon my wife introducing my to this wonderful and amazing peninsula. Sadly I lost her in 2011 but I said I would continue every year to come down. I always watch your videos with happy tears . Thank you again.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh! What a lovely story - take care! Sarah :)

  • @Unfinished_Business8
    @Unfinished_Business8 Жыл бұрын

    The now and then stories sounds amazing Yes please, love watching your adventures Thank you

  • @linburns4849
    @linburns4849 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you both for this video I grew up in Cornwall (Truro) my grandparents lived at The lizard on the cliff near coastguard station .I walked to church cove millions of times it’s fab isn’t it spent my school holidays at Lizard such great memories for me 🥰

  • @bookprincess612
    @bookprincess6122 жыл бұрын

    ...the perfect treat for my last cup of tea before work this morning 🤗

  • @brianspicer8829
    @brianspicer88292 жыл бұрын

    So good we have watched it for a third time ,,,,,,,,Brian&Jane

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! That's funny!! Sarah :)

  • @theresacurran4012
    @theresacurran40122 жыл бұрын

    A huge WOW from me Sarah and Andrew. An absolutely brilliant walk, great history and spectacular views. 20 out 0f 10 from me .

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Thank you! Sarah :)

  • @Dujfjfo
    @Dujfjfo2 жыл бұрын

    Petition needed to keep Pasty shops open for dinner 😂

  • @TheSupermarine40
    @TheSupermarine402 жыл бұрын

    Love the Lizard.Never ventured to church cove...Will do now.. many thanks for the video. You never know when we move down to Cornwall soon we might bump into you.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well worth the walk! Sarah :)

  • @kevinmanley2498
    @kevinmanley24982 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the 1914 life boat station and so pleased to see it again as every time I get down to Cornwall I try to visit as it’s definitely my favourite part of Cornwall.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree! Sarah :)

  • @TheSWolfe
    @TheSWolfe2 жыл бұрын

    More beautiful views to dream about...I enjoy walks utilizing literature, folklore & local history to give voice to geographical landmarks over time.

  • @thesolitarycyclist9005
    @thesolitarycyclist9005 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Wilkie Collins idea! One of my favourite books on Cornwall. Particularly enjoy his story of the hermit mathematician in Minions and his self deprecating story of going down a mime in Botallack.

  • @joyhursey1480
    @joyhursey14802 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful walk , thanks for sharing it with us so interesting.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

  • @janeparrett8601
    @janeparrett86012 ай бұрын

    My inlaws retired to the Lizard. Lovely place.

  • @Taffycat1
    @Taffycat12 жыл бұрын

    That was an excellent walk! Beautiful scenery, lots of humour and many interesting stories. So enjoyable, thank you Sarah and Andrew. 😺

  • @phil7301
    @phil73012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, brings back memories of our holiday in June, I have changed my profile picture to show you and your other viewers what it looked like when the invasive suculant was in full flower, it was like a waterfall of pink. You can see the little shops at the top of the picture, stunning. Thanks again !👍🥟🥟🥟🥟🥟

  • @stephenmiles8424
    @stephenmiles84242 жыл бұрын

    @1251 the house to the right of the orange covered cottage was my grandparents house from 1962 to 1971 incredible memories of this place basspoint house awesome video

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    I so glad for you to have spotted that! Wonderful! Sarah :)

  • @stewartframpton8795
    @stewartframpton87952 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your Video. My wife who passed in 2015 had many a holiday in the Lizard. Mullion too. The walks are stunning. Thank you for bringing back my memories. Have stayed at 3 locations in church cove. Inc marriners and the boathouse. Thanks again.xx

  • @SuperJules57
    @SuperJules572 жыл бұрын

    Lovely walk ,and yes more stories please x

  • @peterdovey5182
    @peterdovey51822 жыл бұрын

    Yes its lovely walking around the route you took , better in the evening as you did and even better when the crowds have gone. Our favourite walk is from Looe, catch the bus (free with a bus pass ) to Polperro and walk the S.W.C.P. back to Looe to get to Looe in the late evening with lights reflecting in the water, pure joy.

  • @billturner3202
    @billturner32022 жыл бұрын

    So many memories for us on this beautiful walk. Thank you for doing this.

  • @susanbarganier2282
    @susanbarganier22822 жыл бұрын

    Love the Wilkie Collins book! More, please!

  • @janehodges8346
    @janehodges83462 жыл бұрын

    More Wilkie Collins please. Loved the walk and can understand why it's a great favourite with you both. Mother Nature is so clever if left to herself!

  • @kevinweatheritt
    @kevinweatheritt2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah and Andrew, another wonderful evening walk, the The Lizard area of Cornwall is stunning and your video shows it at its best, More Wilkie Collins please.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

  • @Richie90090
    @Richie900902 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys, I think this is one of the prettiest walks I've been with you on!

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! Sarah :)

  • @nickybell3038
    @nickybell30382 жыл бұрын

    What a super walk! Staying in Marazion this week (been looking out for you!) so will definitely be trying out the walk in the next few days. Keep up the fabulous work!

  • @mfreeman8337
    @mfreeman83372 жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable thank you 🙂

  • @suewilson163
    @suewilson163 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much. You two are just the cutest.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Sarah :)

  • @mfreeman5939
    @mfreeman59392 жыл бұрын

    Good idea more please

  • @alanvanallen7762
    @alanvanallen77622 жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous walk,yes definately more Wilkie Collins please.I wanted very much to visit The Lizard whilst we were in Falmouth but sadly time was not on our side,I think we shall be there in Cornwall again maybe next year.Many thanks for showing us this beautiful and interesting walk.Take care both of you 😁👌

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Next time! Sarah :)

  • @jezkendall1893
    @jezkendall1893 Жыл бұрын

    Great walk. Nice to see Housel Bay Hotel, been there a few times.

  • @shaunspencer6437
    @shaunspencer64372 жыл бұрын

    Defo more Wilkie Collins and legends please. Whether the tales are true or not I think the retelling of these tales ensures they are kept alive and not lost in time.

  • @melindacheeatow3324
    @melindacheeatow3324 Жыл бұрын

    Love this video. ❤❤ More Wilkie Collins please .

  • @HerAeolianHarp
    @HerAeolianHarp2 жыл бұрын

    I love your rambles and am a happy subscriber.

  • @grumpychef3925
    @grumpychef39252 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic walk, also my favourite, absolutely stunning scenery and a great deal of information. Such a special place the Lizard, so many memories and a place that feels like home. Great walk guys and very entertaining!

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Sarah :)

  • @julianbeesley5059
    @julianbeesley50592 жыл бұрын

    Proper Jobby 🙂 we did this walk the other evening and it is a fantastic evening walk, theres a few steps to climb at Hounsel, but otherwise its an easy stroll, we decided to walk up the lane to the village after reaching lizard point.

  • @sallydingle321
    @sallydingle3212 жыл бұрын

    Oh, definitely more Wilkie Collins please 👌😁....you were very brave at the end 😋. Fabulous walk and full of interest 👍💝...thanks Andrew and Sarah 👏😘

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! Thank you! Sarah :)

  • @glenbowden7334
    @glenbowden73342 жыл бұрын

    Great vids always folks ❤️🙏😁

  • @AnnieWarbux
    @AnnieWarbux2 жыл бұрын

    Love!

  • @brianspicer8829
    @brianspicer88292 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic walk full of interest history and amazing stories , the scenery in the evening light was fantastic, being a photographer I would have loved to have been there to capture that stunning Cornish light too. You always do such lovely videos and this was one of your best , more Wilkie Collins too please ,,,,,,,,Brian&Jane

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes, the scenery was amazing! There were one or two pro photographers out with tripods, and huge lenses! Sarah :)

  • @jacquelinearcher1158
    @jacquelinearcher11582 жыл бұрын

    More Wilkie Collins..loved the stories..

  • @GilliBryan
    @GilliBryan Жыл бұрын

    Walking wonderland!

  • @blitzpfalz9973
    @blitzpfalz99732 жыл бұрын

    Your hike is super nice with the beautiful bays and the great landscape. The tour is a must for the next vacation. Stay healthy, best regards Günter

  • @TheDemon190
    @TheDemon190 Жыл бұрын

    Yes please more Collins

  • @geofffoster1704
    @geofffoster17042 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful walk, we did a similar walk here in July, started from Lizard but walked in the opposite direction down to Caerthillian Cove, Lizard Point Housel Bay, Church Cove and back to The Lizard, the walk is 4 1/2 miles started at 16.30 and took us 4 hours 🏖🌊🌞😎🌅

  • @Natureswealthcouk
    @Natureswealthcouk2 жыл бұрын

    More Wilkie Collins! Thanks for another great video.

  • @carolann963
    @carolann9632 жыл бұрын

    Sarah and Andrew, once again. Love! Love! Love! Yes 10 out of 10 Thank you. PS: Just wondering though..........Wilkie Collins book is calling it "Pistol" Meadow and The National Trust sign is calling it "Pistil" Meadow. Which is correct? Any observations?

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good spot! That is another myth that we didn't touch on because we didn't want to muddy the waters. There is some debate about the meadow being called after the volume of pistols found, hence the differing spelling. Sarah :)

  • @bobspeller2225
    @bobspeller22252 жыл бұрын

    Another very interesting and entertaining walk. Cheers Bob

  • @contactlight8079
    @contactlight80792 жыл бұрын

    I spent my mid to late teens in the Lizard. Pistol meadow and Pistol Lane ,which leads back to town, is a weird place. I was walking back up the lane one evening and this gent breezed past me, wearing traditional fishing clothes. It's a narrow lane so I stepped in, the bugger ignored me. I went to give him a petulant mouthful so I turned. He was gone. There are no turn offs on that lane and you can almost see from top to bottom. I don't believe in spooks, but that was weird. Even more eerie is the House at the top of the lane. Wartha Manor. It was pretty much abandoned in the 80s and had the air of a haunted house. That place ain't right either... 😕

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous comment and thank you for sharing your experience! We felt a bit spooked that evening too! Sarah :)

  • @bardavacristina493
    @bardavacristina4932 жыл бұрын

    You are amaizing!Thanks for your lovley work!💙🌸🌹🌻🙏

  • @esthermorrissey1454
    @esthermorrissey14542 жыл бұрын

    Fun, interesting & informative - what more could you want in a video? Clever editing again & Church Cove brought back wonderful memories of “The Mariner” As for the ice cream - Mmmm! could eat one right now.

  • @marieryan2541
    @marieryan25412 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah and Andrew. I really enjoyed this walk so much history and interesting places along it. No pasty for poor Andrew. Please do more. Marie

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe Andrew will get his pasty next time!! Sarah :)

  • @suerobertson5132
    @suerobertson51322 жыл бұрын

    I love u guys,,

  • @tonimabbatt3117
    @tonimabbatt31172 жыл бұрын

    lovely video the water was crystal clear thanx for sharing x

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @bernicebest
    @bernicebest2 жыл бұрын

    Loved your humorous walking trail as always, the Lizard has a very picturesque but treacherous Looking coast line, especially Church Cove but the view from the bench was amazing, the whole area is steeped in history of shipwrecks and smuggling, and some very strange people! I thought the haunted burial area was very creepy, Legend, Myth, or, True! this is a very beautiful and informative walk Sarah and Andrew, would love to hear more Wilkie Collins Stories please, I also understand why your furry friend is at home, not doggy friendly at all! that massive hole in the ground would give me nightmares, thank you 😊 both for a most enjoyable ramble! 🤗

  • @pixyrose8901
    @pixyrose89012 жыл бұрын

    Perfect ... lovely.... thank you 👍😊💓

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most welcome 😊

  • @lindacourtemanche7728
    @lindacourtemanche77282 жыл бұрын

    Your love for this area shows through on this fun walk. I love the swimming hole at Church Cove and the bench on the hill. What a gorgeous view. Interesting stories-I always learn something new. Definitely a 10 out of 10 evening walk.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Sarah :)

  • @duncanbrailsford6903
    @duncanbrailsford69032 жыл бұрын

    Just caught up with the video (nothing gets by me!) When you do more in this area please try and keep a lookout for Choughs. Lovely memories of eating a pasty and watching them. Bliss

  • @colinmiller8361
    @colinmiller83612 жыл бұрын

    Come rain or shine we always walk to Lizard point every time we are in Cornwall.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful place, Sarah :)

  • @marthaj5466
    @marthaj54662 жыл бұрын

    Another vote for more Wilkie Collins!

  • @elinaranes4357
    @elinaranes43572 жыл бұрын

    Loved this walk💜

  • @stephenjohns3817
    @stephenjohns38172 жыл бұрын

    You saved the day! Nice walk.....Wanted to jump in that sea in Church Cove lol!

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    It did look so inviting! Sarah :)

  • @miranda4903
    @miranda49032 жыл бұрын

    Great video! The sound you heard in the hedgerow could have been a Grasshopper Warbler. 🐦

  • @bernicebest

    @bernicebest

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was Andrews Stomach as he missed his pasty lunch! 😁

  • @judybee
    @judybee2 жыл бұрын

    I love your history lessons! And I also love a ghost walk! The coastline is just stunning around the Lizard. Takes your breath away with some of your shots of it at sunset. Is that the cove that a certain Mr.Poldark swam in or has my memory served me wrongly? Think I may have mixed it up with another one. My daughter is still travelling home believe it or not....so far it has taken her 11 hours from the Lizard to Kent. They are worn out....somehow their memories of sunsets in the Lizard this week, have disappeared in a haze of car fumes on the M25....oh my....just shows how lucky you are to be able to do local evening walks like this one in such a magnificent setting. Keep the history talks coming & the myths and magic....J x

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Crashing back down to reality! They will have plenty of wonderful memories - they struck lucky with the weather! I think the swim was at Porthgwarra if my memory serves right, with lots of golden sunshine! Sarah :)

  • @jillvalentine3267
    @jillvalentine32672 жыл бұрын

    Love your walks guys! I was in The Lizard in May (not my first time) wish I had known about Pistil Meadow! Has fired my imagination. Am hoping to visit again next year. Also just watched your video on your mixed media art work and loved it. So talented and inspiring.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Sarah :)

  • @TravellingTorunn
    @TravellingTorunn2 жыл бұрын

    Oh, this was a marvellous video. So many interesting details and full of beautiful shots. I would absolutely want to have more of Wilkie Collins 👍😀 I have already bought the book from Bookdepository (free shipping) and I will definitely read more before our next walking holiday. I have also downloaded the walk instructions with the very beautiful illustrations. Thank you! This was a real treat. Torunn 💞

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Torunn, I am so glad we have inspired you! Sarah :)

  • @alisonhammond1641
    @alisonhammond16412 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as always!! 😊 Would love to see more Wilkie Collins stories. Also would love for you to try a walk from the iWalk Cornwall app. There are so many walks on this app that take you to the lesser known parts of Cornwall. The app also gives you loads of information about the history of the area and the nature. I think you would both love it.

  • @MrTrull1

    @MrTrull1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just used this for a walk on Bodmin. Very impressed. Your phone tells you when you’ve reached a marker and it’s time to read the next direction.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion! Sarah :)

  • @KevinFunk
    @KevinFunk2 жыл бұрын

    More Wilkie Collins, please!

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed! Sarah :)

  • @philipoastler6845
    @philipoastler68452 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah and Andrew, “Thank CWT it’s Friday!” Great video yet again, but the bedtime stories need a more soothing end for conducive sleep. Also should you be touching a plant that sound like ILLKILLYA!🤪😍

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! LOL! Sarah :)

  • @brianmerrien3290
    @brianmerrien32902 жыл бұрын

    I liked the ghostly end to the video, but the silhouette of the cattle I'm afraid, didn`t Moooove me in the least.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Sarah :)

  • @nickyrivernene5921
    @nickyrivernene59212 жыл бұрын

    I had to look it up but what you call Achillea we call Yarrow : )

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! That's the one! Sarah :)

  • @nickyrivernene5921

    @nickyrivernene5921

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CornishWalkingTrails It is a good healing herb : ))

  • @bettystoggs4077
    @bettystoggs40772 жыл бұрын

    more wilkie collins please :)

  • @jayp6421
    @jayp64212 ай бұрын

    Has Andrew been eating the local mushrooms!?

  • @Louisa93able
    @Louisa93able Жыл бұрын

    Is this the beginning of your own book of guided walks?

  • @stevedavenport2975
    @stevedavenport29752 жыл бұрын

    You shud do Cornish nite ghost walks , talking with ghosts

  • @darrenclarke1874
    @darrenclarke18742 жыл бұрын

    Great video but too many KZread ads. Ads were a distraction.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you are interested, we upload a second copy of the video every week to Patreon, without ads! Details in the description. Otherwise, please understand that the ads help to make these videos by contributing towards the costs of petrol and parking. Sarah :)

  • @peterdovey5182
    @peterdovey51822 жыл бұрын

    Yes its lovely walking around the route you took , better in the evening as you did and even better when the crowds have gone. Our favourite walk is from Looe, catch the bus (free with a bus pass ) to Polperro and walk the S.W.C.P. back to Looe to get to Looe in the late evening with lights reflecting in the water, pure joy.

  • @CornishWalkingTrails

    @CornishWalkingTrails

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now that's one for the bucket list!! Sarah :)