Mullion Cove, the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
Mullion Cove is a small, unspoilt fishing village and cove on the Lizard Peninsula and is owned by the National Trust. Built between 1893 and 1895 to compensate fishermen for the decline of the pilchard industry, it enabled them to build up a crab and lobster industry instead. To reach the cove by car, drive through the village of Mullion and follow the road down to Mullion Cove where there is a small car park. Although there is not a great deal to see at the cove itself, it is tranquil and definitely worth a visit. Have a stroll on the small harbour beach at low tide and wander up the cliff path where you can sit on one of the benches and enjoy the extensive views. From the cliff top you have sweeping views of the rugged headlands jutting out into the sea, stacks, and Mullion Island, home to seabirds. With a long history of fishing, smuggling and shipwrecks, there is now just a small fishing community and the tourist industry. On a sunny day, the sea is a beautiful turquoise colour and you can see why Mullion Cove is chosen by many artists to paint, whilst in winter the cove is pounded by the powerful waves. Perched on the cliff top, the Mullion Cove Hotel looks like a lovely place to stay and has a bistro as well as the hotel restaurant.
Mullion Cove makes an excellent starting point to begin a coastal walk: head to the south to Kynance Cove and Lizard Point, or to the north to Polurrian Cove, Poldhu Beach and Gunwalloe. There are various options of short or longer walks and there are footpaths crossing the countryside if you prefer a circular rather than a linear walk.
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