Kynance Cove is a small but beautiful cove on the eastern side of Mount’s Bay, Cornwall, England. It is situated on the Lizard peninsula approximately two miles north of Lizard Point. It’s waters are clear blue and a cafe is closely located to the bay overlooking the cove.
Beaches nearby
- Pentreath beach (0.2 mi)
- Caerthillian Cove (0.2 mi)
- Polpeor Cove (1.1 mi)
- Housel Bay (1.4 mi)
- Church Cove (1.4 mi)
- Cadgwith Cove (2.4 mi)
- Carleon Cove (3.1 mi)
- Mullion Cove (3.2 mi)
- Polurrian Cove (3.4 mi)
- Kennack Sands beach (3.8 mi)
Directions
Drive down towards Lizard point, through Helston, past the Culdrose air base. When you pass ‘Kynance garage’ on the right, the turning to the cove is about 600 yards on the right, it’s sign posted about one mile before the Lizard point. Drive down the lane, over the speed ramps and when there’s a sign for the car park, turn left down the dirt track for 100 yards and park by the wooden posts. Walk 300 yards towards the ocean and you’re over looking the break.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
No lifeguard cover
Dogs friendly beach?
Seasonal dog ban. 1st July to 31st August / 10am to 6pm
dog friendly beach.
Postcode
TR12 7PJ
OS grid ref.
SW 6905 1296
Facilities
Beach cafe, toilets
Parking
Large National Trust car park – about 10 minutes walk to beach