Housel Bay is a small cove tucked away behind Lizard Point.
Approximately a 10 minute walk from the carpark at Lizard Point awaits Housel Bay. It is relatively sheltered, particularly considering it is within a stone’s throw of the most southerly point in mainland Britain. The high cliffs also provide plenty of cover from the wind.
Housel Bay is a fairly steep climb down from the coast path and may require a clamber over the rocks to reach the soft sands. The beach is a good size during low tide but becomes all but cut off at higher tides, so be careful.
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- Carpark (National Trust)
- Restaurant
- Hazard: Cliffs
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Lifeguards not available
- Dogs allowed (Winter only)
- 10 minute walk from carpark
History of Housel Bay
Travel / Parking information for Housel Bay
Directions to Housel Bay
From Helston head south on the A3083 towards the Lizard. Continue on the A3083 until you reach Lizard Village. Once in Lizard Village follow signs to Lizard Point and Lighthouse.
Parking for Housel Bay
Drive through the village and towards Lizard Point and Lighthouse. The car park at the lighthouse is a National Trust car park. From here you can walk the South West coast path towards Housel Bay.
Watch an aerial video tour of Housel Bay, Cornwall
Approximately a 10 minute walk from the car park at Lizard Point awaits Housel Bay. Relatively sheltered, particularly considering it is within a stone’s throw of the most southerly point in mainland Britain. The high cliffs also provide plenty of cover from the wind.
Housel Bay is a fairly steep climb down from the coast path and may require a clamber over the rocks to reach the soft sands. The beach is a good size during low tide but becimes all but cut off at higher tides, so be careful.