Coverack

Small sand-and-shingle beach in the fishing village of Coverack on the east side of the Lizard, sheltered by the harbour arm, with rock marks either side.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: No RNLI lifeguard cover

Hazards: Rocky ground either side of the sand; No lifeguard cover; Slipway boat traffic

Amenities: Village car park · Shop, cafe and pub in the village · Toilets in the village

Dogs

No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.

Family

Sheltered village beach, shallow and calm, good rock pools; harbour and village shops close by.

Fishing

Visit Cornwall confirms angling activity, while current exact research identifies the breakwater and rocky margins as the productive zones. Deep mixed ground and kelp support bass, pollack, wrasse and pouting, with mackerel and scad in summer and possible whiting later in the year.

Species reported: Pollack and wrasse, Bass, Mackerel and scad, Pouting and whiting

Crabbing

unknown — No exact family crabbing permission or safe edge was verified in the working harbour.

Access & parking

Direct from the village car park onto the beach/harbour. Sat-nav: TR12 6SX. Get directions →